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RurAL CAP’s Elder Mentor Program, nationally known as AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, supports the improvement of academic engagement and school readiness in children.

08/19/2026

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08/14/2026

Partner with us!
Are you interested in having an Elder Mentor at your school or youth serving organization? Elder Mentors can serve as one-on-one mentors or tutors in classrooms or as culture bearers passing down indigenous knowledge and languages to youth. Elder Mentor program volunteers shared their wisdom, time, and love with 1,439 youth across Alaska during the 2025-2026 school year.

08/04/2026

Making a difference at Klatt Elementary!

Mercedes started volunteering as an Elder Mentor at Klatt Elementary in the fall of 2023. She spends her time in the classroom helping out the teacher and working directly with the kids on their schoolwork.
She is a huge help to the students who speak Spanish, helping them understand their lessons and feel more confident. She’s basically a grandma figure in the classroom who makes sure every student gets the extra help they need to do well in school. Beyond just helping with schoolwork, Mercedes has become a familiar, friendly face that the kids look forward to seeing every day. By being there consistently, she builds real trust with the students, giving them a safe space to ask questions or practice their Spanish without feeling shy. Her presence doesn't just help the kids get better grades; it makes the whole classroom feel more like a community where every child feels seen and supported.

08/02/2026

Gemma “an absolute gem” at Scammon Bay School!

On a recent visit to Scammon Bay school, RurAL CAP staff had the opportunity to hang out in the Yupik classroom while the school prepared for their regular school schedule. Students flowed in and out of the classroom and main lobby area having breakfast and talking to their peers while we witnessed the relationships our volunteer, Gemma Akerelrea has come to make while serving. This is Gemma’s first year serving with us but you would never know that because before she was a volunteer, she taught at the school for over 23 years in the Yupik classrooms. She is now serving the children and even grandchildren of students she’s served in the past! Scammon Bay school calls Gemma, “An absolute Gem!”

07/29/2026

This past year we had 58 Elder Mentors and 13 Senior Companion volunteers serve throughout Alaska. Volunteers serve a minimum of 5 hours per week. Some of our host sites included:

Kodiak Area Native Association
Fairbanks Senior Center
Anchorage School District
Lower Yukon School District
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Kodiak Head Start
Kwethluk Head Start
Hospice of Homer
Mentasta Lake School

The Elder Mentor program mentored 1,439 youth and the Senior Companion program provided services to over 65 Alaskan Seniors. With 35 sites in total served. Volunteers served a total of 28,267 service hours!

Elder Mentors serve as one-on-one mentors in classrooms or as culture bearers passing down indigenous knowledge and languages to youth.

Senior Companion volunteers provided services in three main areas: Transportation, Companionship, and Respite Care. Volunteers may visit seniors in their homes, provide rides to appointments or meet with seniors in public spaces.

07/24/2026

Did you know?
Elder Mentor Program is looking for people age 55+ to volunteer in schools, Head Starts, and youth serving agencies across Alaska. Volunteers provide services such as reading buddies, tutoring, or other youth centered activities.

Interested in volunteering? Let's talk about it! Comment below or message if you're interested and we'll connect you someone to chat more.
You can also reach out to (907) 717-7932 or [email protected].

07/23/2026

Meet Noah & Agnes Attie

Noah & Agnes Attie, are Elder Mentors from Kipnuk, and are currently volunteering at Wendler Elementary School in Anchorage. After Typhoon Halong displaced Noah and his wife, Agnes, from their home last October, they found a way to continue to support their Kipnuk community from their temporary home in Anchorage.

Recognizing that many of the students who had also been displaced by the storm were needing additional support during this tough transition, Noah & Agnes asked to continue their service as Elder Mentor volunteers at Wendler Middle School. They helped create a sense of comfort, stability and belonging during a challenging time by helping students feel comfortable in their new school. Their kindness and presence have made a meaningful impact on the children and families they serve.

Thank you, Noah & Agnes, for demonstrating the power of compassion, resilience, and service.

Interested in volunteering? Let's talk about it! Comment below or send us a message if you're interested and we'll connect you someone to chat more.
You can also reach out to (907) 717-7932 or [email protected].

07/22/2026

Meet one of our Volunteer Coordinators in the Elder Mentor Program.

Tammy Iund, Volunteer Coordinator for the Elder Mentor Program in Haines, Alaska.

With 35 years in K–12 education, recent early childhood experience, and as an Elder Mentor myself, I was excited to join a program that brings generations together. I'm passionate about education, belonging, and building community by creating opportunities for older adults to share their knowledge, skills, and life experiences with younger generations.

And for a little fun—my side hustle is as a karaoke DJ, [I'm DJ Sweet T] so I'm especially looking forward to hosting a senior karaoke event at our local senior center!

Interested in volunteering? Let's talk about it! Comment below if you're interested and we'll connect you someone to chat more.
You can also reach out to (907) 717-7932 or [email protected].

07/21/2026

PARTNER WITH US!
Are you interested in having an Elder Mentor Program volunteer at your organization? We partner with schools and other youth serving agencies. RurAL CAP takes care of all volunteer onboarding, background checks, and training. We provide volunteers with a small stipend for their time, mileage reimbursement and training opportunities.

Interested in volunteering? Let's talk about it! Comment below or send us a message if you're interested and we'll connect you someone to chat more.
You can also reach out to (907) 717-7932 or email [email protected].

07/20/2026

Elder Mentor volunteers in the Elder Mentor Program have the joy of serving youth supporting agencies. We know kids can say the funniest things or give some great advice.

What's some great advice you've heard from a youth?
Or something funny a young person shared with you.
Share in the comments below.

Child, age 3 - "I'm sorry but I don't have any listens left in me." 😁

Interested in volunteering? Feel free to send us a message, call (907) 717-7932 or email [email protected] to learn more about how YOU can make a difference in your community!

Address

731 E. 8th Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99501

Telephone

+19078657276

Website

https://americorpsseniorsak.org/

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