Help Those In Need Get Their Taxes Done For Free
With the help of people like you, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax assistance to those who need it most. We filed 852,377 federal returns securing $1,075,441,589 in refunds for 1,251,641 people in 2022 through the help of 25,316 volunteers.
We’re looking for friendly individuals to join us for the upcoming tax season. You’ll receive training and support, learn new skills and feel great while helping others. We need volunteers who can work virtually and/or in person.
As a volunteer, you can:
Help Prepare Tax Returns
Work directly with taxpayers to help them prepare their tax returns.
Organize & Support
Greet people, provide tech support, help organize, recruit volunteers, translate and more.
Join a Community
Become part of a family of 35,000-plus volunteers who truly care about their communities.
Have Fun & Make Friends
Have fun and feel good knowing you can help make a positive impact on someone’s financial well-being.
Volunteer Roles
Please note: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service is offered nationwide either in-person or virtually based on location, pandemic spread, and volunteer availability. Please explore these virtual or in-person opportunities to make a difference and volunteer safely.
Client Facilitator
Program: Tax-Aide
(In-Person or Virtually)
You will help older taxpayers feel welcome and at ease by greeting them, gathering and organizing their paperwork, and describing the tax prep process. Help ease the stress of tax season for older adults with low to moderate income.
Tax Counselor
Program: Tax-Aide
(In-Person or Virtually)
You will help older adults with low to moderate income prepare and file their tax returns online, providing them with deductions they may have missed and the refunds they deserve. Your assistance will help relieve the burden and stress of their doing their own taxes. Experience is not necessary; we will provide training and IRS certification.
Technology Coordinator
Program: Tax-Aide
(In-Person or Virtually)
You will manage computer equipment, ensure taxpayer data is secure, and provide technical assistance to volunteers.
Leadership and Administrative Volunteer
Program: Tax-Aide
(In-Person or Virtually)
You will make sure program operations run smoothly, manage volunteers, and maintain quality control.
Communications Coordinator
Program: Tax-Aide
(In-Person or Virtually)
You will help with promoting the program to prospective volunteers and taxpayers.
Bilingual Interpreter
Program: Tax-Aide
(In-Person or Virtually)
Speak a second language? We have a big demand for bilingual speakers in all roles, especially dedicated interpreters who can assist other volunteers.
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