Volunteer With AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Help people in your community get much-needed tax breaks and refunds
Now more than ever, older adults living on a limited income need help getting tax breaks. As a Tax-Aide volunteer, you can help your neighbors in need get money back, making a big difference in a short amount of time.
These days, more people can’t afford to pay for professional tax preparation — and often miss out on much-needed tax breaks and refunds. Since 1968, Tax-Aide has helped over 75 million taxpayers with low to moderate income file their returns.
You don’t have to be a tax pro to volunteer with us — there are many ways to get involved and connect with people in your community. Best of all, giving back with your new friends at Tax-Aide is rewarding and the camaraderie and support makes volunteering fun.
Interested in Becoming a Tax-Aide Volunteer?
Caring Community
You and your fellow volunteers can help those in need as you build communities that care.
Flexible Opportunities
Volunteer in-person at one of our sites or go remote with virtual opportunities.
Training & Guidance
We provide you with training — based on the role you select — and you’ll receive ongoing support.
Give Back to Your Community
Help your neighbors in need get the credits and deductions they deserve. Whatever your skill set, there’s a role for you.
Whatever Your Skill Set, There’s a Role for You!
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-based free tax assistance and preparation service, offering tax help to anyone – AARP members and non-members alike. In 2023, 26,163 volunteers helped AARP Foundation Tax-Aide secure more than $885 million in federal refunds for 1.5 million people in need.
Enjoy working with numbers?
Be a Tax Counselor.
Help taxpayers complete tax returns, find credits and deductions they’ve earned, and seek a refund. Learn how to conduct a quality review and quality standards set by the IRS.
Love working with people?
Be a Client Facilitator.
Welcome taxpayers, organize their paperwork, and manage the overall flow of service.
Skilled in digital technology?
Be a Technology Coordinator.
Manage computer equipment, set-up routers and network Chromebooks, assist with software site administration, and provide technical assistance.
Comfortable with tax preparation and working remotely?
Be a Virtual Volunteer.
Safely help taxpayers complete their returns online using Google Suite products.
Have a knack for leadership and organization?
Be a Local District Coordinator Leader.
Oversee volunteer assignments, and site management and operations to run smoothly.
Speak a second language?
Be a Translator.
We need bilingual speakers in all roles, and dedicated interpreters who can assist other volunteers.
Enjoy teaching/educating others?
Be an Instructor Volunteer.
Provide instructor training to others.
Good at getting the word out?
Be a Communications Outreach Coordinator.
Promote AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and recruit volunteers in your local community.