Free File Volunteer Training Session- Virtual

Getting Started

This Free File tax volunteer training session is great for beginners or those who have not yet volunteered with Free File and want to know how to get started. You will create your volunteer Link & Learn account and earn your first two certifications (Volunteer Standards of Conduct and Intake Interview & Quality Review).

December 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom.  A link will be sent after you register.

Free File Volunteer Training Session- In Person

Getting Started

This Free File tax volunteer training session is great for beginners or those who have not yet volunteered with Free File and want to know how to get started. You will create your volunteer Link & Learn account and earn your first two certifications (Volunteer Standards of Conduct and Intake Interview & Quality Review).

December 5, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
United Way of Pickens County
201 S. 5th Street
Easley, SC 29640

Free File Volunteer Information Session- Liberty

Bring your lunch and learn about the various ways that you can make a difference as a Free File tax season volunteer!

November 6, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Sarlin Library
15 S. Palmetto Street
Liberty, SC 29657

Free File provides high-quality, free tax preparation services to individuals and families, to ensure hard-working people get every dollar they deserve. In a typical tax season, about 60 Free File volunteers complete IRS certification training and prepare over 1,500 tax returns for individuals and families with an average income of approximately $20,000.

Give to the Pickens County Hurricane Relief Fund

September 30, 2024

In response to Hurricane Helene's devastation to our community, United Way of Pickens County has opened a Hurricane Relief Fund to help our neighbors in need.

United Way is coordinating services with local nonprofits and community leaders to provide support for Pickens County's most vulnerable neighbors during this critical time, such as food, shelter and access to basic healthcare.

Find Resources

Visit our 2-1-1 Resource Line webpage to access resources.

Financial Literacy Classes to be offered in Liberty

In partnership with the City of Liberty, United Way of Pickens County will offer Financial Literacy classes for Liberty, SC residents. On Thursday, September 19, the topic will be "Improving Credit and Reducing Debt." The session will be held from 6-7 p.m. at the Rosewood Center. Childcare will be offered for children 12 and under thanks to the generous volunteers from Potters Clay Fellowship.

Empathy in Action

United Way of Pickens County seeks to create a more supportive and compassionate environment for those living with addiction and mental health challenges through Empathy in Action event

United Way of Pickens County is hosting Empathy in Action, an interactive behavioral health simulation event, to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing substance abuse disorders and mental health conditions.