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With three programs and thousands of opportunities to choose from, you can customize your unique volunteer experience.

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Serve those in need while making new friends.

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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.

Stories

Hear from AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who followed their passion for service.

As an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer, Becky has recorded over 7,000 hours in service since 2015. But in truth, we know she has contributed many more hours than that.

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