VOLUNTEER TRAINING
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
15 locations – 7,754 Returns Filed & $10,000,000 in Refunds Last Year!
Volunteer information and training sessions are just around the corner! Feel free to review any of the resources below to get a head start on training or to complete the certification exam. We will be updating these resources up until tax season to ensure that our volunteers have all the tools and resources needed to pass the IRS certification test and be successful at our sites.
Volunteer Training Dates – 2026
Tax Preparer & Greeter Training
December 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
January 2026
Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Edison Center & Portland Promise Ctr.,9:00 A –5:00PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Edison Center, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, January 17, 2026 – Edison Center & Shively City Hall, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Training Locations
Edison Center
Louisville Asset Building Coalition
701 West Ormsby Avenue
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 574-5687
Shively City Hall
3212 Dixie Hwy
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 574-5687
Portland Promise Center
1831 Baird Street
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 776-2635
Volunteer Training (Online)
The IRS's definitive training program! Link and Learn allows you to complete self-paced modules for each of the 5 certification levels for the IRS. You can also create an account and complete the certification exam once you have reviewed the content. If you complete the certification test and would like to volunteer with us, be sure to email us your certificate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Eurana Horton at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text (502) 544-8372 for Link & Learn password and any training questions.
The VITA-Train program consists of 12 self-paced modules that will walk you through the basics of the VITA program and income tax preparation.
Publication 4012 - Study Guide
Publication 4012 - Test Booklet
The ultimate resource guide for use during training and during tax season.
This publication contains all of the certification tests issued by the IRS. You can submit your answers and get your certification certificate creating an account and submitting your test answers on the Link and Learn Taxes website linked in above.
Some comments from our Volunteers
"VITA enabled me to fulfill two important aspects my life: Service and Professional Development."
"The personal interactions I encountered throughout serving for the VITA program have further developed me both personally and professionally."