Volunteers Needed!
Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will have a direct impact on the lives of working families?
Join Neighborhood Tax Centers (an IRS VITA program) and provide free income tax preparation for families earning an average of $20,000 a year. Our volunteers give working families a chance to build a financial future by helping them claim tax credits for which they are eligible.
Join now and help us meet our goal of preparing 31,000 returns in 2012. As part of our team, you'll bring thousands of smiles to the faces of deserving families that need your help.
PLEASE NOTE:This training will NOT prepare you for the IRS Paid Preparer Exam and is only for volunteer tax preparers intending to volunteer at Neighborhood Tax Centers.
To sign-up to be a volunteer or to schedule for trainings and volunteer shifts, visit My Volunteer Account.
The 2011 Tax Season was a huge success! We couldn't have done it without you!
427 total volunteers, giving 21,121 hours of service, completed 25,000 tax returns bringing Greater Houston residents $37 million in refunds!
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Comments from Our Volunteers
"Chase
employees are excited to partner with Neighborhood Centers Inc. during
the 2012 tax season. We had an overwhelming response from employee
volunteers wanting to get involved and save families from paying tax
preparation fees - and maybe get a refund. Every little bit helps these
families make ends meet, especially during these challenging times." - Ryan McCauley, JPMorgan Chase
"I felt like I made a positive difference for such deserving hard working families." - Kellie Grace
"This was a fantastic experience for me and I will definitely volunteer again." - Miriam Rouziek
"It was so rewarding to see how my efforts could make a tangible difference in a family's quality of life." - Deborah Pheiffer-Traum
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do VITA Volunteer Tax Preparers Do? 
You will be taught to prepare simple tax returns in 8 to 16 hours of training.
You will become intermediate certified as an IRS Volunteer Tax Preparer.
You will work directly with families who need help preparing their tax returns.
Tax Preparers volunteer 36 hours between January & April -- that’s just 3 hours a week!
What Other Ways Can I Volunteer?
Be an Intake Specialist: We need friendly volunteers to welcome clients and organize tax documents. Attend a 3-hour training.
Serve as a Translator: We need bilingual volunteers to assist Spanish-speaking clients. No tax knowledge is needed! Attend a 3-hour training.
What Can I Expect?
Flexible volunteer hours with day, evening, and weekend shifts
Convenient tax center locations
Resources at each tax center to answer your questions
Opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits (CPE)
Obtain professional references for your job search or school applications
Instant Gratification! You will see first-hand, every day, the financial impact you can have on a family.
How Will My Work Help?
In less than three years, Neighborhood Tax Centers’ VITA volunteers have prepared 68,000 tax returns and claimed $91 million in tax credits and refunds for our community. Join Neighborhood Tax Centers in our fourth tax season as we continue to provide free tax preparation and help families keep all the money they have earned.
Ready to Volunteer?
To sign-up to be a volunteer or to schedule for trainings and volunteer shifts, visit My Volunteer Account. 
Current Neighborhood Tax Center Locations
Locations are available throughout Greater Houston during tax season.
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