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.  

  • Create your volunteer account via this link to Galaxy portal.  Once on the webpage, click “Sign Up” from the top menu bar.

  • Go through the steps to create your account.  You will be sent an email to confirm it is valid. 

  • 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.   

  • 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.   

Tax Site Greeter

Volunteer Job Description

Duties:

Qualifications:

Required Training:

Volunteer Orientation (for NEW volunteers only)
Online session for NEW volunteers only.  Date and time to be distributed via email.

TAX PREPARER  TRAINING OPTIONS:

Sign Up to Volunteer  
CONTACT THE SITE COORDINATOR
Contact the Program Coordinator
Other Tax Site Volunteer Opportunities
2025 TAX SITE INFORMATION

Tax Site Tax Preparer

Volunteer Job Description

Duties:

Qualifications:

Required Training:

New ASU Volunteers – attend the “Getting Started” Session in November

IRS Link and Learn Tax Law Course (for NEW and RETURNING volunteers) Available online or in-person must be completed prior to Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Orientation (for NEW volunteers only)
Online session for NEW volunteers only.  Date and time to be distributed via email.

TaxSlayer software training.   A limited number of online classroom sessions will be offered in January 2025.  Volunteers will receive an email with the dates and times after the Volunteer Application is completed.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Contact the SITE Coordinator
Contact the PROGRAM Coordinator
Other Tax Site Volunteer Opportunities
2025 TAX SITE INFORMATION

 

Tax Site Tax Screener

Volunteer Job Description

Duties:

Qualifications:

Required Training:

Screener/Quality Reviewer Training
TaxSlayer software and Screener/Quality Reviewer training sessions will be held in January 2025, some self-pace on demand option may be available online.  The dates and times will be distributed to you after the Volunteer Application is completed.

Sign Up to Volunteer
CONTACT THE SITE COORDINATOR
Contact the Program Coordinator
Other Tax Site Volunteer Opportunities
2025 TAX SITE INFORMATION

Tax Site Quality Reviewer

Volunteer Job Description

Duties:

Qualifications:

Required Training:

IRS Link and Learn Tax Law Course  available online – must be completed prior to Screener/Quality Reviewer Training

Taxwise software training.  A limited number of online classroom sessions will be offered in January 2025, some online self-taught options also available on demand.  Volunteers will receive an email with the dates and times. The dates and times of the sessions will be sent after the Volunteer Application is completed.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
CONTACT THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
CONTACT THE SITE COORDINATOR
Other Tax Site Volunteer Opportunities
2025 TAX SITE INFORMATION

Tax Site Interpreter

Volunteer Job Description

Duties:

Qualifications:

Required Training:

Volunteer Orientation (for NEW volunteers only)
Online session for New Volunteers only.  Date and time to be distributed via email.

Sign Up to Volunteer
CONTACT THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
CONTACT THE SITE COORDINATOR
Other Tax Site Volunteer Opportunities
2025 TAX SITE INFORMATION