The AARP Tax Aide Program provides free income tax preparation and e-filing services to taxpayers of all ages and income, with a special emphasis on those most in need in our community.
Our district provides services at multiple sites throughout Thurston County at libraries, community centers, and senior centers.
You can make a difference in the life of a senior or low-income household who really needs your help; it means so much to them and takes so little for us to do.
Volunteering is rewarding! It works your mind while warming your heart. You will get “paid” many times over with grateful smiles.
There’s more demand for our services than we can meet; that’s why we’re always looking to build up our team of 50-70 volunteers.
You don’t need to be a tax expert, an AARP member, or a senior citizen; you just need a willingness to learn new skills and a desire to help folks who greatly appreciate the help.
Training: For Schedulers, Greeters, and Interpreters, training is about 5 hours in January. For Tax Counselors, certification is a significant 50-hour commitment in December and January and includes classroom training, independent study, and testing.
During the tax season (early February to mid April): We ask each volunteer to work at least one 5-hr shift per week or a total of at least 40 hours during the tax season. You pick the site and shift. We will work around your vacation schedule or other commitments.