Volunteer With VITA
Help our community file for free.
become a vita volunteer
Volunteers are an essential part of helping people access important tax credits and deductions like the EITC, Child Tax Credit, Education Tax Credits and Child Care tax deductions.
Last year, nearly 400 VITA volunteers donated approximately 8,000 hours to this important financial stability program. Since 2006, VITA has filed nearly 110,000 returns, resulting in $141 million in saved tax preparation fees and refunds back into the community.
With over 40 locations across the Upstate of South Carolina, you can volunteer where it is most convenient for you. All sites vary in service hours and there is no minimum time requirement to volunteer. You can commit as much or as little time as you are available. No prior experience is necessary, and training is free!
Step 1
Sign Up to Volunteer
Create your volunteer profile in the Better Impact portal. This registration gives you access to important updates, training details, and future volunteer opportunities.
Step 2
Attend
Training
Learning tax preparation can feel overwhelming at first, but our guided training process makes it simple, clear, and approachable.
Step 3
Complete Certification
When you’re ready to begin, follow the certification instructions provided in the VITA Volunteer Certification Guide.
Step 4
Start Volunteering
After you’re certified, you can begin signing up for shifts through the Better Impact volunteer portal.
Step 5
Use Key Training Resources
Prepare with essential IRS materials and VITA tax law training videos available in our Training Resources Collection.