The IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is looking for volunteers in Surprise to help low- to moderate-income families and individuals prepare their taxes.

VITA provides free tax return preparation services through a large network of short-term volunteers, who are not required to have prior tax preparation experience. Training will be provided.

Volunteer opportunities within the VITA program include tax preparer, greeter/screener and interpreter,

Tax preparers help with basic or advanced 1040 tax returns and related schedules for eligible taxpayers. Interviews taxpayers to determine if all income, deductions and allowable credits are claimed.

Greeters and screeners greet taxpayers to create a welcoming atmosphere and performs the screening process of all taxpayers prior to moving them to the tax preparer.

Interpreters provide bilingual assistance for Spanish-speaking clients seeking tax preparation services.

VITA information sessions are available at Surprise Resource Center, Riverboat Bingo and online, beginning Thursday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Nov. 6.

Visit TurnaNewLeaf.org/VITA or email WestValleyVITA@TurnANewLeaf.org.