CLAY COUNTY - The AARP Foundation is looking for compassionate and friendly individuals to join its volunteer team.  They will provide the training and support to help you learn new skills, and you will get a great feeling from helping those in need.

Tax aides provide tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low-to-moderate income. They are recruiting volunteers to work with them next tax season, February to April 2027. Training, reference material, continuing support and the use of a laptop is free and begins in October. Counselors are IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers.

Volunteers fill a variety of roles:

Counselors work with taxpayers directly by filling out tax returns. If you have no previous experience, you will get the training you need and will also receive IRS certification.

Client Facilitators welcome taxpayers to help organize their paperwork and manage the overall flow of service.

Technology Coordinators manage computer equipment, ensure taxpayer data is secure and provide technical assistance to volunteers.

Leadership and Administrative volunteers make sure program operations run smoothly, manage volunteers and maintain quality control.

Communications Coordinators promote the program to prospective volunteers and taxpayers.

Speak a second language? They have a big demand for bilingual speakers in all roles, especially dedicated interpreters who can assist other volunteers.

 If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, go to aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer or call 888-AARP-NOW (888-227-7669).