Volunteer

Change Lives
One Tax Return at a Time

Become an IRS-Certified Volunteer

Join a team of 300 dedicated volunteers making a real difference in the financial lives of thousands of low to moderate income families throughout Oregon.

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

“Volunteering at CASH Oregon remains one of the most rewarding things I do all year: It helps put cash in people’s pockets, it helps ease their anxiety about tax compliance, which makes me feel like I am doing something useful. Also, it is very enjoyable to meet the taxpayers and to give and receive help from the other members of the CASH Oregon team, who are committed to serving the community.” - MFS CASH Oregon Volunteer

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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Call (503) 461-7388 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

For information on our Volunteer Referral Program, click here.