Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

Volunteer: Become a Tax Hero with United Way South Central Indiana!

Join our volunteer team and make a real impact this tax season! 

The Free Community Tax Service, led by United Way South Central Indiana, provides free federal and state tax preparation to low- and moderate-income residents across south central Indiana (Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties). Last year, 78 volunteers helped file 851 returns, saving residents over $212,750 in tax preparation fees and bringing back more than $1,047,364 in refunds and credits! 

Volunteer Roles: 

• Greeter: Welcomes clients, assists with the intake process and administrative tasks 

• Bilingual Interpreter: Assists with communication between a tax preparer and client 

• Intake Specialists*: Assists with the drop-off of tax documents and/or the virtual tax process 

• Tax Preparers*: Prepares accurate tax returns 

• Quality Reviewers*: Reviews completed tax returns 

• Assistant Site Coordinator*: Oversees the tax site 
(*IRS certification required — training and certification are completely FREE!)

No prior experience needed! One of the best perks of volunteering is getting certified to file taxes — for free! You’ll gain valuable skills, professional experience, and make a lasting impact on your community.

Time Commitment: 1 shift (3–4 hrs) per week, late January–early April. Flexible scheduling available. 

Recruitment closes: First week of January 2026 

Interest form: https://forms.gle/149SXx1YnT9skJrY6  

For assistance signing up or for additional questions, contact carmen@unitedwaysci.org 


Organization: United Way of South Central Indiana

Join our volunteer team and make a real impact this tax season! 

The Free Community Tax Service, led by United Way South Central Indiana, provides free federal and state tax preparation to low- and moderate-income residents across south central Indiana (Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties). Last year, 78 volunteers helped file 851 returns, saving residents over $212,750 in tax preparation fees and bringing back more than $1,047,364 in refunds and credits! 

Volunteer Roles: 

• Greeter: Welcomes clients, assists with the intake process and administrative tasks 

• Bilingual Interpreter: Assists with communication between a tax preparer and client 

• Intake Specialists*: Assists with the drop-off of tax documents and/or the virtual tax process 

• Tax Preparers*: Prepares accurate tax returns 

• Quality Reviewers*: Reviews completed tax returns 

• Assistant Site Coordinator*: Oversees the tax site 
(*IRS certification required — training and certification are completely FREE!)

No prior experience needed! One of the best perks of volunteering is getting certified to file taxes — for free! You’ll gain valuable skills, professional experience, and make a lasting impact on your community.

Time Commitment: 1 shift (3–4 hrs) per week, late January–early April. Flexible scheduling available. 

Recruitment closes: First week of January 2026 

Interest form: https://forms.gle/149SXx1YnT9skJrY6  

For assistance signing up or for additional questions, contact carmen@unitedwaysci.org 


Organization: United Way of South Central Indiana

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 47403

Allow Groups: No