Real Certifications
Get certified in programs like the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, learning financial literacy and practical skills.
Lead
Join SERVE and become a true leader. Guide peers through certifications, and make a real impact on your community.
Serve
Use your training to give back to your community via tax prep, tutoring, access to financial literacy education, and more.
Why we’re different: SERVE turns teens into certified professionals, then puts those new skills to work—helping those in need, boosting financial literacy, and mentoring the next wave of student leaders.
Roadmap
Step 1: Launch a Pilot Chapter
Join SERVE by starting a chapter at your school! Take initiative, show leadership.
Step 2: Teach
SERVE provides everything: resources, power points, guides, and more. Train your first batch of students to pass the IRS VITA exams.
Step 3: Volunteer
Offer FREE tax filing for:
-Limited English speakers
-People with disabilities
-People who generally make less than $67,000 per year
Step 4: Scale
Recruit more volunteers for next season, or even help the next school start a chapter as well.
How It Works
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Interested? Launch SERVE at your school. Offer real financial support, build leadership skills, and drive meaningful change.