About Us
Every tax season, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers serve their communities by helping their neighbors complete and file their tax returns. Since 1968, Tax-Aide has helped over 80 million taxpayers. This year, nearly 28,000 Tax-Aide volunteers helped secure almost $1.3 billion in total refunds for nearly 1.7 million people. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service is offered nationwide at almost 3,500 locations.
As an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, you’ll receive training and support, learn new skills, and connect with people in your community while helping others. You can have fun and feel good knowing you're making a positive impact with a team of volunteers.
Chuck Raeder, an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer, can’t say enough about his experience — the joy it gives him, and the sense of fulfillment. “For whatever you put in, you get so much more out.”
Volunteer Roles
We have numerous positions available and training and support will be provided for all roles. Time commitment for training and volunteering vary by role and site, ranging from a few up to 40 hours per week. Whatever your skill set, there’s a role for you!
Client Facilitator
- Welcome taxpayers, organize their paperwork, describe the tax prep process, and manage the overall flow of service.
Tax Counselor
- Help taxpayers find credits and deductions they’ve earned and file their tax returns. Learn how to prepare taxes and meet standards set by the IRS.
Technology Coordinator
- Manage computer equipment, set up routers and network Chromebooks, ensure taxpayer data is secure, assist with software site administration, and provide technical assistance.
Leadership and Administrative Volunteer
- Oversee volunteer assignments, and ensure site management and operations run smoothly.
Communications Coordinator
- Promote AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and recruit prospective volunteers and taxpayers in your local community.
Bilingual Interpreter
- Speak a second language? We have a big demand for bilingual speakers in all roles, especially dedicated interpreters who can assist other volunteers.