At this time, VITA volunteer registration is now closed. Please contact us at marketing@unitedwayhorry.org if you would like to receive a reminder when registration is open for the next tax year.
The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a free service offered by United Way of Horry County. This program provides free tax preparation and electronic filing services to Horry County residents who earned $57,000 or less in 2021, who are disabled, or limited English speaking.
United Way of Horry County recruits and trains community volunteers to receive IRS tax certification. These volunteers staff the VITA sites to assist residents with program eligibility and determine if filers qualify for tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Typically, UWHC’s VITA program prepares and files over 750 tax returns. Volunteers are needed to help at three VITA sites, and we are hoping to add a fourth location in North Myrtle Beach.
Tentative VITA site locations, dates, and times for the 2022 tax season:
| Location | Date | Time |
| Myrtle Beach Chapin Memorial Library 400 14th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC | Every Wednesday 2/2/2022 – 4/6/2022 | 1 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Conway Conway Library 801 Main Street, Conway, SC | Every Saturday 1/29/2022 – 4/9/2022 | 10 am – 2 pm |
| Surfside Beach Surfside Library 410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, SC | Every Monday 1/31/2022 – 4/4/2022 *Special dates: Friday, February 25 & Friday, March 18 | 9:30 am – 2 pm *10 am – 2 pm |
Volunteer positions available are Greeters, Screeners, and Tax Preparers.
- Greeter: You greet everyone visiting the site to create a pleasant atmosphere. Due to COVID-19, all participants will sign in with greeter and then wait in their vehicles. Then, Greeters will notify participants via text when they are able to be seen by a screener. This position involves contact with the public and will be supplied with appropriate PPE equipment.
- Screener: You will screen taxpayers to determine the type of assistance they need and confirm they have the necessary documents to complete their tax returns. Screeners will electronically scan in all documents needed for filing into the secure system to be prepared by a certified tax preparer off site. This position involves contact with the public and will be supplied with appropriate PPE equipment including partitions.
- 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. This position involves no contact with the public.
All volunteers will be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment and appropriate training, which will all be done in early December. Learn how to prepare taxes and make a difference in Horry County at the same time!
If you have any questions, contact United Way of Horry County at 843-347-5195 or marketing@unitedwayhorry.org.
Our VITA program is made possible through grant funding by Wells Fargo.
