Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS-certified program to prepare volunteers to process and prepare income taxes, free of charge, for those in need in our community. VITA provides free income tax preparation for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, senior adults, and disabled people.
Shawnee County K-State Extension is seeking individuals and business partners to volunteer with our VITA program for tax season! This program runs from February 2 - April 15, 2026.
Volunteer roles include tax preparers, greeters, and more to support 4 Shawnee County tax sites. Free training is provided for volunteers. Find a time and location that works for you, and work as many or as few shifts as you like!
Learn more at shawnee.k-state.edu.
This volunteer opportunity is for the North Topeka VITA location.
At the following site, walk in service is provided on a first-come first-served basis.
North Topeka VITA, IBEW Local 266 Building, 1620 NW Gage Blvd, Topeka KS 66618
- Wednesdays 4:30-7:30 pm
- Fridays 4:30-7:30 pm
The following sites require scheduled appointments. Call 785-969-9951 to schedule.
Lundgren CRC CARE Center, 1020 NE Forest Ave, Topeka KS 66616
- Mondays 9 am-3 pm
- Wednesdays 9 am-3 pm
Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka KS 66604
- Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm
- Thursdays 9 am-6 pm
Rossville Community Library, 407 Main St, Rossville KS 66533
- Saturday, February 7, March 7, April 4, 9 am-3 pm
Sign up to volunteer here! After you sign up, email atomp@ksu.edu or call 785-232-0062 to confirm and schedule a training time.
