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Become an AARP Volunteer!

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We know a way that you can have some great fun, help your community, and learn how to prepare tax returns all at the same time!

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation's largest volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service. And we want you to join us. We started in 1968 with just four volunteers at one site preparing 100 tax returns. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide now involves more than 35,000 volunteers and serves 2.6 million taxpayers annually at nearly 6,000 sites nationwide. In fact, we're one of the most effective volunteer programs in America. But even though we've grown a lot, we're still all about the grassroots. You'll be helping people in your own community with a much-needed service that's free, individualized and has no strings attached.

Almost four out of five people who turn to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide are 60 or older. Household incomes aren't high. For many of them, a tax refund could mean they won't have to choose between paying for groceries and keeping the lights on.  See that your friends and neighbors get the tax refund they are entitled to, and do it for them for free!

We need your help to reach more and people in your community by expanding the number of free Tax-Aide sites in the neighborhood.

We will teach you everything you need to know. We will provide all training materials.

We use laptop computers at local libraries and community centers. Don’t have one, we can get you one to use during training and through the tax season.

Join us in helping our communities by applying now at:   www.aarp.org/taxvolunteer

Know a friend who doesn’t have computer access but may be interested? Ask them to call at 1-888-687-2277.

Who volunteers?

People like you. And there's a role for everyone.

Good with numbers?     Be a tax volunteer.  You'll work with taxpayers directly; filling out tax returns and helping them seek a refund. Experience isn't necessary — we'll train you on the latest tax preparation forms and software.

Skilled in all things digital?     Be a technology coordinator.  You'll manage computer equipment, ensure taxpayer data security and provide technical assistance to volunteers at multiple sites.

Love working with people?    Be a greeter.  You'll welcome taxpayers, help organize their paperwork and manage the overall flow of service.

Want to help us get the word out?    Be a communications coordinator.  You'll promote AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and recruit volunteers in your community.

Speak a second language?    You're urgently needed!  We have a big demand for bilingual speakers. Dedicated translators who can assist our volunteers are also welcome.

Get the joy and satisfaction of helping others by applying to join the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer team today! Your expertise will be appreciated more than you can imagine.

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