Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
In partnership with United Way of Greenville County, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides free income tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with a household income of $67,000 a year or less. Our team can help you obtain all eligible tax credits and deductions, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Education Tax Credits, and Child Care tax deductions.
IRS-trained and certified volunteers serve 3 locations in Horry County to help participants receive all eligible tax credits and deductions. Clients arrive at their appointment to drop off completed intake forms, tax documents, and to provide all of the necessary documentation to the volunteer. A certified volunteer will review the return for accuracy, and the client will return the following week to pick up the completed tax return. A list of items to bring to your appointment is included below.
Appointments will open in January 2026 and can be made by calling 2-1-1.
Last year, UWHC’s VITA program prepared and filed over 1,000 tax returns. Volunteers are needed to help at three VITA sites- Conway, Myrtle Beach, and Surfside.
Take Action as a VITA Volunteer
Become IRS-Certified and Provide FREE TAX PREPARATION,
No Experience Necessary!
VITA site locations, dates, and times for the 2026 tax season:
| Location | Date | Time |
| Myrtle Beach Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School 900 Dunbar Street, Myrtle Beach, SC | Tuesdays 1/27/2026 – 4/5/2026 | 12:30 pm – TBD |
| Conway Conway Library 801 Main Street, Conway, SC | Saturdays 1/31/2026 – 4/4/2026 | 10 am – 2 pm |
| Surfside Beach Surfside Library 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, SC | Mondays 1/26/2026 – 4/6/2026 | 10 am – 2 pm |
Volunteer positions available are Greeters/Screeners, Interpreters, Site Coordinators, Tax Preparers and Quality Reviewers.
- Greeter/Screener
- You greet everyone visiting the site to create a pleasant atmosphere. You screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirm they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. Tax law certification is not required for this position.
- Interpreter
- You provide free language interpreter services to customers who are not fluent in English. Basic tax knowledge is helpful, but it is not required for this position.
- Site Administrator/Coordinator
- You have excellent organizational and leadership skills. You are the primary resource for sharing your knowledge of the program and are available to assist with any issues that may arise. You develop and maintain schedules for all volunteers to ensure adequate coverage, supplies and equipment at your site. Tax law certification is not always required for this position.
- Tax Preparer
- You complete and successfully certify in tax law training, including the use of electronic filing software, to provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers.
- Quality Reviewer
- You review tax returns completed by volunteer tax preparers, ensuring that every taxpayer receives top quality service and that the tax returns are error-free. You must be tax law certified at least at the Intermediate level.
All volunteers will be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment and training. Learn how to prepare taxes and make a difference in Horry County!
Training Information
Returning Volunteers
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 9 am-5 pm
Location: HGTC Conway Campus (2050 Highway 501 E, Conway, SC Building 1000:Room 123-Computer Lab)
New Volunteers
Please plan to attend all three sessions as a new volunteer.
Session 1, Tax Law:
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: HGTC Conway Campus (2050 Highway 501 E, Conway, SC Building 1000:Room 123-Computer Lab)
Session 2, Tax Law:
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: HGTC Conway Campus (2050 Highway 501 E, Conway, SC Building 1000:Room 123-Computer Lab)
Session 3, Site Operations & Software:
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 9 am-5 pm
Location: HGTC Conway Campus (2050 Highway 501 E, Conway, SC Building 1000:Room 123-Computer Lab)
Registration for training will be available soon. If you sign up to volunteer, this information will be emailed to you.
If you have any questions, contact United Way of Horry County at 843-347-5195 or marketing@unitedwayhorry.org.
Looking for Free Tax Preparation Assistance?
Our VITA program is made possible through a partnership with United Way of Greenville County and the IRS.