AmeriCorps Seniors, part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, is locally administered by the CAC Office on Aging, with programs funded through an AmeriCorps Seniors grant. AmeriCorps Seniors programs include Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Companions Program, and Foster Grandparents Program. RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and
how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent resident aliens, 55 years of age and over. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where they will serve, and supplemental insurance while on duty. RSVP volunteers do not receive monetary incentives, but sponsoring organizations may reimburse them for some costs incurred during service. SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
Senior Companions serve 15 to 40 hours per week helping an average of two to four adult clients live independently in their own homes. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where they serve, supplemental insurance while on duty, and may qualify to earn a tax-free hourly stipend. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM
Foster Grandparents serve from 15 to 40 hours per week in locations including schools, hospitals, juvenile correctional institutions, daycare facilities or Head Start centers.The program is open to all U.S. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where you will serve, supplemental accident and liability insurance, and meals while on duty. Volunteers who meet certain income guidelines also receive a small stipend.
