You can help reduce poverty in your community
Many eligible Coloradans miss out on tax credits owed to them. There are many ways you can get involved and help connect your community to free tax resources.
Access free resources, including flyers, social media content, and email messages in the partner toolkit, or learn how to become a volunteer below. You don’t need tax or accounting experience to help connect your community to free tax filing.
Are you ready to help create real change?
become a vita volunteer today!
Develop your communication skills, gain valuable volunteer experience, and make a difference in your community.
The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program provides high-quality, no-cost tax preparation services to community members. The program saves people the often high cost of filing taxes and ensures their returns are accurate and includes all tax credits they are eligible for.
Work with community members of different ages, industries, and cultures to help create a more equitable tax system in Colorado.Give back, build your resume, and feel rewarded for having done something meaningful for your community.VITA volunteers are eligible to earn up to 18 continuing education credits for completing training.
Become a Colorado VITA/TCE Site Volunteer
No prior tax experience is necessary
There are many ways you can help your community as a VITA/TCE volunteer. Complete a free, self-paced, and accessible training to become an IRS-certified tax preparer. If you aren’t comfortable with tax preparation, you can make a big difference by welcoming community members as a greeter, interpreter, or site coordinator.
Become a Tax Help Colorado Volunteer
No prior tax experience is necessary
Tax Help Colorado, operated by United Way, is the largest network of VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites in Colorado. Each year, it offers free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income individuals and families in partnership with the IRS.
You can make a difference in your community by volunteering with Tax Help Colorado. Receive free training to become an IRS-certified tax preparer, or support clients as a liaison, interpreter, intake specialist, or site coordinator. Join us in helping Coloradans navigate their taxes and keep more of their hard-earned money.
Become an AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer
No prior tax experience is necessary
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. Join the team of AARP Tax-Aide volunteers to help people in your community. Volunteers receive free training to become IRS-certified. Prepare tax returns for community members at in-person clinics or virtually.