2026 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - Returning Volunteer Registration

Welcome to VITA 2026! Returning Volunteer registration is now available. 

United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, in partnership with, The Village for Families & Children, Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) and volunteers connect taxpayers with opportunities for financial stability through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance campaign. Together, we help individuals and families, with annual incomes up to $68,000, get ahead financially, pay down debt and work toward saving for the future.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
• Commit to just a long shift per week from Mid-January through mid-April 2026 (in-person sites located throughout Greater Hartford, or Windham)
• Have a willingness to help people in the community
• No prior experience required
• Spanish-speaking/bi-lingual volunteers needed

WHAT WILL I DO AT MY TAX SITE AS A VOLUNTEER?
• Prepare and electronically file income tax returns
• Greet filers or manage appointment schedules
• Help filers learn about ways to save and stretch their refunds
• Act as a translator for volunteers and filers
• Work with one household per hour on average

Questions?  Please contact the VITA Team at vita@thevillage.org