AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax service. Over 32,000 volunteers provide free tax preparation and can electronically file both federal and state returns. Volunteers provide this service to those who need it the most – taxpayers with middle to low income, with special attention to those over the age of 60.

The AARP Tax-Aide program, which is in partnership with the IRS, seeks volunteers from our local communities every tax year. This volunteer position will greet clients at Tax-Aide sites, and confirm that they have all of the necessary documentation for the return they need to file. Training will be provided on document recognition and requirements.

Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of 4 hours a week each year from February 1st until April 15th. Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage. In 2007 there were 12 sites located in the Eugene/Springfield area, with a variety of hours, days of the week, and some evenings for volunteers to choose from.

Bilingual volunteers are also needed to translate between the taxpayer and the volunteer preparing the taxes.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call either Mary Koebrich at 485-4404 or Sharon Looney at 954-2311.