I want to Volunteer!

Supporting my local community!

The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

The soul of the VITA program is its volunteers. Want to be a VITA volunteer and support YOUR community? Keep reading for more information.

What are the benefits of volunteering for VITA?

Besides helping your community and joining a wonderful team of volunteers, becoming a VITA Volunteer for Common Wealth Charlotte will offer you the following benefits:

  • Learn new skills and/or build upon current skills.

  • Free education- premier tax training & practical application.

  • Network with community members and agencies.

  • Rewarding and meaningful experience.

  • Continuing Education (CE) credits for many professionals such as Enrolled Agents, non- credentialed tax return preparers and Certified Financial Planners; attorneys and Certified Public Accountants (CPA) may also qualify for CE credits depending upon their state licensing requirements or the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).

Who can volunteer?

No prior experience is required. VITA and Common Wealth Charlotte will provide you with all the necessary support and training.If you are willing to participate and complete the training program, desire to help and support your community, we invite you to become part of our volunteer team. Are you…

  • A student (college/universities and high school)?

  • Proficient in other languages (including American Sign Language)?

  • A retiree?

  • A tax practitioner?

  • A professional )IT, law, financial, marketing, medical, etc.)?

  • Member of the NC community with a desire to volunteer?

If you answered YES to any of the options above, you can join our team of volunteers. Choose your role!

As a VITA volunteer, you may choose from several roles and responsibilities. Depending on what you would like to do, there is a role for you. SPANISH fluency NOT required for certain roles.

  • Greeter (bilingual)

  • Screener

  • Interpreter

  • IRS-certified tax preparer

  • Quality reviewer

  • Site administrator/coordinator

  • Volunteer recruiter

  • Tax coach

  • Marketing/social media specialist

  • and much more

If you are ready to be a part of our team of volunteers, click here and register as a volunteer. You will receive a response from our team on next steps.

If you have any additional questions, contact Yuly Rodriguez ; Director of Latinx Initiatives at Common Wealth Charlotte via email.