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AARP TAX-AIDE – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Tax-Aide is the nation's largest volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service.   And we want you to join us.   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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Have a knack for running things?  Be a leadership or administrative volunteer.  You’ll manage volunteers, make sure program operations run smoothly, track volunteer assignments and site activities, and maintain quality control.

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.

For Additional Information or to Volunteer: 

please visit  www.aarp.org/tavolunteer8

 

Training begins in December, 2013.

 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.  

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