Volunteer
JOIN A COMMUNITY
Work as part of a team of 300 passionate and knowledgeable individuals throughout the Portland and Eugene Metro areas dedicated to helping others and making tax prep fun.
LEARN A NEW SKILL
Learn more about federal and Oregon tax law, gain knowledge about finances, improve your computer skills, and build your resume while helping hardworking families.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Fight poverty while providing a vital service to low to moderate-income households. Help families in need access important tax credits and greatly increase their tax refunds each year.
Volunteer Roles
Tax Preparer
Prepares and completes tax returns, answers tax questions
Requires approximately 40 hrs of self-paced training
Volunteer in-person or virtually
Client Facilitator
First point of contact, checks in taxpayers for appointments (in-person) or helps clients make appointments by phone (virtual)
Requires approximately 10hrs of self-paced training
Volunteer in-person or virtually
Interpreter
Helps translate for taxpayers who are not proficient in English
Requires approximately 10hrs of self-paced training
In-person role only
Outreach Committee
Shares awareness of MFS CASH Oregon to engage and educate the community on tax filing
Requires approximately 10hrs of self-paced training
Volunteer in-person or virtually
Volunteer Requirements
- No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn
- Attend New Volunteer Orientation
- Complete volunteer training either virtually or in-person
- Pass Open Book IRS Volunteer Certification Exams
- Pass Background Check
- Minimum 4hrs/week commitment during tax season
We’re welcoming new volunteers for our 2024 off-season (May-Oct)
and we’d love to have you join us!
Use the button below to be get started.
Sign Up to Volunteer
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For information on our Volunteer Referral Program, click here.