AARP Foundation has started recruiting volunteers for its Tax-Aide program in Summit County. Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-based tax preparation service. Volunteers can sign up to help taxpayers in person or virtually.
Roles Available for Volunteers
Tax-Aide will train its tax preparers and greeters. The program also needs people who can provide technical and communications help. Interpreters and program leaders are needed as well.
Volunteers come from many industries. They range from retirees to university students. Every volunteer needs an email address. Preparers with computer skills are preferred.
AARP Foundation recruits volunteers without regard to race, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.
Why Free Tax Help Matters
Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation and assistance to taxpayers with low to moderate income. Help is available in person and online across the country.
The U.S. tax code is complex, and many people overpay as a result. Others turn to paid tax services they cannot afford. Some skip filing altogether and miss credits and deductions they have earned. Tax-Aide volunteers work to close that gap in the communities with the greatest need.
A Program That Started With Four Volunteers
Tax-Aide began in 1968 with a team of just four volunteers. It has since served more than 68 million taxpayers. The program has volunteers in every state and typically counts more than 28,000.
How to Sign Up
People interested in volunteering can visit aarpfoundation.org/TaxaideVolunteer. They can also call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277) or contact Steve Donovan at 440-237-7348. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in coordination with the IRS.
About AARP Foundation
AARP Foundation works to end senior poverty by helping vulnerable people over 50 build economic opportunity. Its approach emphasizes equitable outcomes for populations that have faced systemic discrimination. As AARP’s charitable affiliate, it serves AARP members and nonmembers alike. More information is available at aarpfoundation.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is AARP Foundation Tax-Aide?
Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-based tax preparation service. It offers free in-person and online tax help to taxpayers with low to moderate income.
2. Who can volunteer for Tax-Aide in Summit County?
Volunteers come from many industries and range from retirees to university students. All volunteers need an email address. Preparers with computer skills are preferred.
3. Do I need tax experience to volunteer?
The program trains its tax preparers and greeters. It also needs interpreters, program leaders and people who can provide technical and communications assistance.
4. Can I volunteer virtually?
Yes. Volunteers may sign up to help taxpayers either in person or virtually.
5. How do I sign up to volunteer?
Visit aarpfoundation.org/TaxaideVolunteer or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277). You can also contact Steve Donovan at 440-237-7348.
