Make a Difference: Volunteer to Help Others with Tax Preparation!

December 4, 2023

United Way of Greater Atlanta provides free tax preparation services to the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, in partnership with the IRS, MyFreeTaxes.com, and our VITA Coalition that consists of partner agencies across Greater Atlanta. If you’re new to VITA and interested in volunteering or want to learn more, click here to fill out our VITA Interest Form

Additionally, we offer virtual new volunteer orientation sessions via Zoom and in-person, IRS-certified tax preparation trainings to equip our VITA volunteers with the necessary knowledge and skills to efficiently assist families and individuals with their tax preparation. Trainings are optional and will cover basic and advanced tax law material to help volunteers pass the required certification test and will be facilitated by site coordinators from our VITA coalition. Sessions are geared towards new volunteers but returning volunteers are welcome to join.  

VITA relies on volunteers like you. When you volunteer to become a certified tax preparer with VITA, you’re doing more than securing refunds — you’re uplifting your community. We welcome you to our VITA community. Join us in helping to improve economic stability in Greater Atlanta!

New Volunteer Orientations

Day Time Location Link 
Friday, December 8 12:00 – 12:30 PM Zoom Click Here to Register 
Thursday, December 14 7:00 – 7:30 PM Zoom Click Here to Register 
Friday, January 5 8:00 – 8:30 AM Zoom Click Here to Register 
Monday, January 8 12:00 – 12:30 PM Zoom Click Here to Register 
*Sessions are repetitive, so you only need to attend once. Sessions are optional and will be recorded. 

Certification Training Schedules

Click here for more information or to register for a below session 

Day Type Time Location 
Saturday, December 9 Basic/Advanced Tax Law 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM United Way of Greater Atlanta (40 Courtland St.)
Saturday, December 16 Basic/Advanced Tax Law 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM United Way of Greater Atlanta (40 Courtland St.)
Friday, January 5* Basic Tax Law 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM United Way of Greater Atlanta (40 Courtland St.)
Tuesday, January 9* Advanced Tax Law 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM United Way of Greater Atlanta (40 Courtland St.)
Saturday, January 13 Basic/Advanced Tax Law 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM United Way of Greater Atlanta (40 Courtland St.)
Saturday, January 20 Basic/Advanced Tax Law 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM United Way of Greater Atlanta (40 Courtland St.)
*Sessions are duplicative and will cover both basic and advanced tax law material, except for January 5 (basic only) and January 9 (advanced only). Please do not register for multiple sessions unless registering for January 5 and January 9 as space is limited. Registration is required.