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Follow Your Passion for Service
With three programs and thousands of opportunities to choose from, you can customize your unique volunteer experience.
Foster Grandparent Program
Changing a child’s life for the better is a gift that keeps on giving.
Explore the Benefits
AmeriCorps Seniors Benefits
Health and Wellness
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers experience decreased anxiety, depression, and loneliness. 84% of volunteer report stable or improving health after one year of service.
Community
Connect with others and be part of something bigger. 88% of volunteers who felt a lack of companionship reported fewer feelings of isolation after becoming an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer.
Self-improvement
See the daily impact of your service as you build on the skills you already have and develop new ones.
New Skills
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers often tap their wealth of experience and wisdom and channel it in new directions.
Stipend
Some programs offer a modest stipend to qualified, low-income volunteers.
Insurance
Most programs offer accident, personal liability, and excess automobile liability insurance.
I believe that you can never do too much for someone or care too much. I don't want excessive recognition for my actions. Instead, I want people to know I care, and I will do what I can to ensure their safety and health.