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Published 4 days ago

Volunteer With VITA - IRS Tax Certified Program in Alameda County

Fremont Family Resource Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fremont, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026
    End Date:
    November 2, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    2-4 hours a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Community Development, Education, Financial Literacy & Personal Finance
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Training and materials are provided - Volunteers, expect to attend a training course prior to the tax filing season. Tax Preparer volunteers must certify (exam provided) to prepare taxes. Volunteers must have a photo ID.

    Description

    Volunteer With VITA - IRS Tax Certified Program in Alameda County

    Looking for community service hours? Want to learn new skills? Come volunteer with VITA!

    For 24 years, the Fremont Family Resource Center's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program has offered free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families. We'd love for you to join us in helping the community!

    We're looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:

    • Tax Preparers
    • Greeters
    • Phone Schedulers
    • Intake Specialists
    • Interpreters & Translators for: Spanish, Chinese, Dari, American Sign Language

    No prior tax experience is needed! Training, materials, and support from a great team of fellow volunteers will be provided. This is a great opportunity to gain communication, customer service, and community service experience while helping local families access free tax assistance.

    Our VITA Site will operate Wednesday-Saturday during the 2027 tax filing season. Volunteers can sign up for shifts - two shifts are open each day.

    For more information, contact frcvita@fremont.gov.

    Location

    On-site

    Fremont Family Resource Center

    39155 Liberty St, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
    Suite C300

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    We ask all prospective volunteers to attend a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) information session to learn about the program. Dates of the information session will be provided once we receive your interest email.

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