Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The mission of the VITA/TCE tax return preparation programs is to assist eligible taxpayers in satisfying their tax responsibilities by providing free tax return preparation. To establish the greatest degree of trust, volunteers are required to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and provide quality service.
Volunteer Roles
Every hour volunteered brings $500 in Federal refunds back to a low-income taxpayer!
In 2024, Tempe’s VITA tax site volunteers gave over 1,200 hours of their time preparing taxes for the low/moderate income individuals/families, seniors and those with disabilities. Collectively, our treasured volunteers prepared 1,184 Federal and State tax returns for free. Thanks to this important service provided by volunteers, tax credits and refunds were provided to those who need it most.
Be a part of making a difference – consider becoming a volunteer. Many positions are available.
Available Volunteer Positions
VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND COMMITMENT
IRS certified volunteer training is free and completed either online or at a participating VITA site. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 10-20 hours per tax season.
how to register as a volunteer
TCC utilizes an online volunteer management program called Galaxy. Below are the steps to sign up/register before viewing all volunteer opportunities.
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Create your volunteer account via this link to Galaxy portal. Once on the webpage, click “Sign Up” from the top menu bar.
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Go through the steps to create your account. You will be sent an email to confirm it is valid.
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Select “Browse Programs” from the left menu, locate the VITA program and click on “Become a FAN.” This will allow us to identify VITA volunteers from all of the TCC volunteers.
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Once you “Become a FAN” you will be sent notices for any volunteer opportunities posted related to the VITA program.
2026 VITA VOLUNTEER INTEREST OPPORTUNITY
Interested in volunteering for the 2026 tax filing season?
Respond/sign-up for our 2026 VITA Tax Site Volunteer Interest opportunity already posted in Galaxy online. Once you sign-up/respond to this interest opportunity, we will then reach out to you with further information.
REGISTER TO BECOME A tcc VOLUNTEER
FOR MORE INFO
Call us at 480.858.2300 or email us directly.