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Published 12/10/25 9:23AM

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparers

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    You choose how many hours you want to volunteer! Most sites will serve clients from 9-2, with shifts available Monday through Saturday, with shifts available form 5-8 pm Monday through Thursday.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    175
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    15+
    Other Requirements:
    Available for tax preparation from February 3 - April 15, 2026 Train online or in-person and test on the IRS provided website Good interpersonal skills

    Description

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparers

    NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

    Become a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Preparer with Iowa Center for Economic Success.

    We are looking for volunteers who want to have significant impact in the lives of people in their own community. You can become an IRS trained and certified volunteer tax preparer prior to the beginning of the tax season, and then assist taxpayers by accurately preparing their taxes for free.

    If you enjoy working with numbers and people, this would be a great opportunity for you!

    Locations in Des Moines, West Des Moines and Ankeny, as well as throughout the state.

    Email Karla Evans at kevans@theiowacenter.org to learn more.

    Location

    On-site
    Des Moines, Iowa, US

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