Volunteer Time Tracking & Impact

Training

Interested in serving as a VITA/TCE volunteer in your community? VITA and Tax Aide Nebraska provide free tax law and free software training. Check with your local site for requirements. Lincoln VITA and Affiliates can REGISTER today and a staff member will in contact with more information.

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Using GivePulse to Track Hours & Impacts

The Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska, Lincoln VITA, and Affiliates use a community based platform called GivePulse. This platform allows us to communicate directly with volunteers, track hours, and determine impacts our services are making in communities. Click on these links for more information on GivePulse and our site on GivePulse.

Use the following steps to get started in registering for VITA/TCE and tracking your hours and impacts.

  1. Go to givepulse.com
  2. A login box will appear. If you are a first time user, you will need to create and login to your account.
  3. Create an account you will need your name, email, and zip code. You will be asked to create a password. You can also sign up with your Facebook and Gmail credentials.
  4. Once logged in, go to your dashboard and search for Lincoln VITA.
  5. Click on Lincoln VITA and click on become member.
  6. Learn more how to navigate GivePulse.
  7. To sign up for an event, click on the event page and click the green button that says, “Register”. You will then agree to the Liability Waiver and fill out any additional questions.
  8. Once you have served, you will record your hours.
    1. Log in and click on “Hi [Name], then click on “Add Impact” and follow the prompts.
    2. To update account, click on dashboard, then “Account” to edit your information such as email, contact information, etc.