Volunteer Tax Preparer (no experience necessary!)

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Ever wished there was something you could do to help working families get ahead financially? Do you believe that when neighbors help neighbors whole communities can be lifted? Join us! Ladder Up is looking for volunteers to work one-on-one providing tax and financial services for income-eligible households.

Everything we do is made possible or made better, thanks to our volunteers. We need your dedication, skill, and passion for our team of nearly 1400 volunteers who deliver high-quality tax preparation to working people and families totally free of charge.

Why Volunteer With Ladder Up?

*Gain powerful new skills: all training provided, no experience necessary

All the training is provided! We make it so anyone, regardless of experience level, can serve at a tax site. Plus, the valuable skills you walk away will contribute to your professional growth; volunteers often list their service with Ladder Up on resumes and job applications and we’re happy to verify your service with a potential employer.

*Multiple locations, flexible scheduling

During the tax season, we have 12 open tax sites and offer both evening and weekend hours. You can make an impact in your community in as little as one shift per week from the end of January to April.

*Be part of an experienced team that makes a real impact

Ladder Up tax volunteers have been creating change for over 25 years, serving tens of thousands of families around Illinois and returning over half a billion dollars to working people.

Ready To Make Economic Progress A Reality? Join Us Today!

Our training for the 2025 tax season begins December 11, 2024 and ends January 23, 2025- come train to prepare for volunteering at the tax sites January 25-April 15, 2025! Please visit www.goladderup.org/volunteer/ and click on "Sign up to Volunteer" to learn more about volunteering at Ladder Up. If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out to us at volunteer@goladderup.org or 312-409-1555.