PRVO’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for volunteers interested in sharing their skills, talent, and knowledge along with thousands of other Americans giving back to their communities. As a VITA volunteer, you will provide free tax preparation services for low-to-moderate-income families. We need volunteers to serve as Site Coordinators, Greeters/Screeners, Tax Preparers, and Quality Reviewers. To explore these available volunteer roles, visit https://www.irs.gov/individuals/choose-your-tax-volunteer-role.
Tax preparation sites will operate Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, from February through April. Training for the 2026 tax season will become available in October or November.
Why volunteer with VITA?
- No prior experience needed
- Free training and certification
- Gain valuable skills
- Make a difference in your community
You tell us your:
- Current computer skills
- Current tax law knowledge
- Desired volunteer position
- Commitment time
We will provide free:
- Tax law training
- E-file software training
- Administrative support
- Rewarding volunteer experiences
Where are volunteer opportunities available?
Our priority locations are Lamar and Marion counties. Depending on volunteer availability, opportunities may become available in the following counties: Covington, Forrest, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Pearl River, Perry, and Stone.
If interested, please complete the volunteer application here: https://forms.office.com/r/8Rg4JjvxB8.
