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AmeriCorps Seniors highlights the service opportunities available to older Americans who want to make giving back their second act through our programs Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP. AmeriCorps is the only federal agency tasked with elevating service and volunteerism in America. We provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to stre
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: Twenty AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers partnered with RSVP Northern Virginia to participate in a service project with our nation’s leaders and national service champions.
AmeriCorps Seniors and RSVP Northern Virginia helped put pack 400 hygiene kits and 300 kids’ kits for a 70-bed residential shelter in the community.
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🚨Reflection Resources for Your Day of Service🚨Thursday, July 25 | 3 p.m. ET
9/11 Day is approaching quickly! Join AmeriCorps' webinar to find out how you can help make an impact in your community by honoring those who died and fought for September 11. Register here: Bit.ly/911WebJuly25
Choose AmeriCorps to help communities across the country prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. From preparing disaster preparedness kits to supporting call centers and rebuilding homes, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the RSVP program transform lives in our communities. Start your journey: AmeriCorps.gov/FitFinder
This , let's help children explore new interests and skills like our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers do every day. Our volunteers in the Foster Grandparent and RSVP programs serve as tutors and mentors to help students thrive beyond the classroom. Find out how you can join: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder
Join AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors, 9/11 Day, and hundreds and thousands of Americans to honor and remember the ones who tragically lost their lives on September 11 through service. Lend a helping hand to your community and rekindle the spirit of service that swept our nation after . Start planning your service today: AmeriCorps.gov/911Day
🚨Apply Now🚨 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP External Grant Reviewer You could be a grant reviewer with AmeriCorps! Learn more about what to expect, time commitment, and how to apply for the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant review: Bit.ly/GrantRv
🚨Taking the Long Road: Trust Building through 🚨 Thursday, July 11 | 3 p.m. ET
Join our webinar and hear how faith and nonprofit partners use interfaith service to build more diverse volunteer communities.
Find out how intentional relationship-building, allyship, and reflection can be used to unite diverse voices. Register now: Bit.ly/911WebJuly11
Every day, AmeriCorps members like Bill and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve to help our students succeed in and out of the classroom. For nearly 20 years, Bill has been an older adult AmeriCorps member who tutors and mentors with AARP Foundation Experience Corps program partner Literations. From helping students learn to read to build confidence, Bill and hundreds of thousands of older adult volunteers help make a difference in our schools across the country.
During the second anniversary of the National Partnership for Student Success, find out how you can transform lives and support our students: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder
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Happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate our independence, we also recognize the service of millions of veterans and Americans, like AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, who have brought us to where we are today. To all who have given so much, thank you for your service.
When disaster strikes, AmeriCorps answers the call and recruits more to serve.
From forest fires and floods to hurricanes and tornadoes, AmeriCorps members have provided critical support to millions of Americans affected by natural and manmade disasters for the past 30 years.
Find out how AmeriCorps provides disaster services: Bit.ly/AC30SPK
: Six AmeriCorps members received President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement award for their commitment to support student success through the AARP Foundation Experience Corps’ Literations.
These older adult AmeriCorps members dedicated more than 4,000 hours to service. Together, they have served hundreds of students, improving literacy and educational outcomes within their community. Congratulations to the honorees!
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers make a difference in communities and their lives, too!
Meet Yolanda, our volunteer serving in the RSVP program with L.A. Works. Yolanda helps address her community’s immediate needs, such as hunger and literacy, while she creates meaningful connections.
Hear why she loves to volunteer and find your service journey with AmeriCorps Seniors: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder
After being a caregiver for her mother for years, Cindy decided to become an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving with UServeUtah . Today, she is a Senior Companion, using her experience to support other caregivers in her community.
Listen as she shares how service has transformed her life:
: AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi presented the Presidents Volunteer Service Award to 13 volunteers for serving 4,000+ hours with the Navajo Nation. Through a combined 61,229 hours of service, these outstanding individuals have made a lasting, meaningful impact in their community, improving the lives of students and preserving Navajo culture.
Congratulations to the awardees for their remarkable achievement!
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Elder abuse is a hidden and growing problem across the nation. Older adults are often targeted for fraud and scams and can suffer from neglect.
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, like Roger, work to combat elder abuse by organizing workshops providing financial literacy resources to help prevent financial exploitation, and training to recognize signs of elder abuse.
Learn more about AmeriCorps Seniors’ efforts to fight fraud: Bit.ly/RSVP_Fraud
It's Loneliness Awareness Week!
For the past 50 years, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Senior Companion program have reduced loneliness in their communities, like Murphy.
Murphy is an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving in the Senior Companion program at the Council on Aging of West Florida on Aging of West Florida. For five years, he has assisted other older adults, including veterans. Murphy’s companion, Barbara, rarely left her room, and was struggling with loneliness, depression, and malnourishment following the loss of her husband. However, through Murphy’s compassion and patience, she found joy again. Murphy began cooking her nutritious meals, then encouraged her to spend time outdoors, inviting her to sit with him on the porch and eventually taking walks around the neighborhood.
In addition to being an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer, Murphy serves on the Senior Advisory Board at the Council on Aging and helps communities experiencing homelessness.
Learn more about AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion programs: AmeriCorps.gov/SeniorCompanion
On National Children’s Day, AmeriCorps Seniors celebrates the happiness of our youth. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Foster Grandparent and RSVP programs make a difference in children's academic and emotional development to help them succeed. Through one-on-one support, our volunteers provide extra attention to help students thrive and equip them with essential tools. Find out how important our Foster Grandparents at United Way of Northwest Vermont are from the students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C0rlbXHN0o
🚨Calling Americans ages 55+🚨
Make a difference by serving with AmeriCorps Seniors! Share your wisdom to help solve our nation’s most pressing challenges.
AmeriCorps is an opportunity to discover the national service program that matches your interests and lifestyle. Choose to make a difference in communities and serve with a program that speaks to your passion and goals: AmeriCorps.gov/FitFinder
Communities and individuals are strengthened by connection. National service provides opportunities for older adults to connect with their community, lowering the risk of chronic health conditions, increasing nutritional intake, and improving self-care. Read more from Kari Benson, deputy assistant secretary for aging at the Administration for Community Living: Bit.ly/ACLCPCOAM
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This , it’s important to celebrate the service providers who support older adults as they age. Programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, and AmeriCorps Seniors help older Americans age well, regardless of socioeconomic status, race or ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or ZIP code.
Hear from Ramsey Alwin, president and CEO of National Council on Aging: Bit.ly/awapc
We are proud to announce the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age Friendly Communities released its first report to Congress “Aging in the United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging.” This report was developed by leaders and experts from 16 different federal agencies and sets the stage for a transformative journey towards building age-friendly communities.
This marks a significant milestone in our collective journey toward improving the lives of older adults. Learn more at ACL.gov/ICC-Aging
This Older Americans Month, we recognize how connection plays an important role in promoting health and well-being.
Through the Foster Grandparent, RSVP, and Senior Companion programs, AmeriCorps Senior volunteers create connections through service and gain important skills to protect themselves and other older Americans from elder abuse.
Hear more from Bob Blancato, the national coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, about how service can keep older Americans safe: Bit.ly/ACSPCIEA
🚨 Tackling Social Isolation in Seniors 🚨 Thursday, May 30 | 1 p.m. ET
Join us as we close out Older Americans Month with one final event, featuring a discussion on how volunteering combats social isolation in older Americans, and a celebration of the Senior Companion Program's 50th anniversary!
Register now: Bit.ly/OAMACSWebinar
"I saw so many kids just kind of falling by the wayside. When I see the kids that are not doing as well as I know they are capable of doing, so I just try to kind of fill in the gaps as best I can. I know I can't do it all, but I can plant the seed and I can water it,” 💬 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer Barbara.
Barbara is a retired 81-year-old social worker, serving in the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent program serving in St. Petersburg, Fla. For Barbara, giving her time to help children thrive has been highly rewarding. She takes great pride in assisting with reading, writing, and emotional development.
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Barbara Burnett, 81, affectionately known to the students at Bear Creek Elementary School in St. Petersburg as Grandma B, is more than a classroom volunteer.
When you , you choose to transform your community and your life, too. Volunteering improves your physical and mental health, boosts your mood, and creates new lifelong connections.
Check out AmeriCorps.gov/Seniors and find the inspiration to better yourself and others through service.
“I’ve been volunteering for most of my adult life. Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me, and it is also good for me,” 💬Shelley, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving in the RSVP program.
Shelley, with Volunteer Fairfax, joined AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi to share how our volunteers are making a difference across the nation through service.
Hear more ⤵️ and learn how to start your volunteer journey: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder
We're learning how AmeriCorps Seniors is helping aging Americans form connections in their community, provide purpose, and improve their lives through volunteering.
During Older Americans Month and AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary, we shed light on the importance of intergenerational connection in our nation. From supporting the next generation through tutoring and mentoring to serving alongside young adults to address community needs, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers exemplify the importance of connectedness in our nation. Read more from The Eisner Foundation CEO Trent Stamp: Bit.ly/InterConnectBlog
During AmeriCorps’ 30th anniversary, we are celebrating Older Americans Month and the hundreds of thousands of older volunteers who serve with AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors. Our nation's older volunteers give their time to support our nation's students, caregivers, organizations, veterans and military families, and much more, sharing their wisdom and dedication to make a difference in communities. Hear more from Director Atalaya Sergi. ⤵️
AmeriCorps Seniors attended National Council on Aging's conference to celebrate Older Americans Month! AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi discussed how national service supports older adults with workforce development.
Find out how AmeriCorps Seniors supports older adult workforce development: AmeriCorps.gov/Seniors
🚨The Impact of Intergenerational Service🚨Tomorrow, May 9 | 2 p.m. ET
Celebrate Older Americans Month with AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith, CoGenerate Co-CEO Eunice Lin Nichols, AmeriCorps Seniors Director Atalaya Sergi, and national service members! Register now to hear about the importance of intergenerational volunteerism in communities: Bit.ly/ACSCoGen24
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Join AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors, 9/11 Day, and hundreds and thousands of Americans to honor and remember the ones who tragically lost their lives on September 11 through service. Lend a helping hand to your community and rekindle the spirit of service that swept our nation after #911Day. Start planning your service today: AmeriCorps.gov/911Day #911Day #IChoose #AmeriCorps #NationalService #Volunteer
Every day, AmeriCorps members like Bill and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve to help our students succeed in and out of the classroom. For nearly 20 years, Bill has been an older adult AmeriCorps member who tutors and mentors with AARP Foundation Experience Corps program partner Literations. From helping students learn to read to build confidence, Bill and hundreds of thousands of older adult volunteers help make a difference in our schools across the country. During the second anniversary of the National Partnership for Student Success, find out how you can transform lives and support our students: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder Read more: Bit.ly/4cLLdBS
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers make a difference in communities and their lives, too! Meet Yolanda, our volunteer serving in the RSVP program with L.A. Works. Yolanda helps address her community’s immediate needs, such as hunger and literacy, while she creates meaningful connections. Hear why she loves to volunteer and find your service journey with AmeriCorps Seniors: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder #NationalService #OlderAdults #Volunteerism #Volunteer #Retirement #SecondAct #Seniors #OlderAmericans
After being a caregiver for her mother for years, Cindy decided to become an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving with UServeUtah . Today, she is a Senior Companion, using her experience to support other caregivers in her community. Listen as she shares how service has transformed her life: #NationalService #Volunteerism #AmeriCorps #OlderAmericans #OlderAdults #Seniors #Retirement #Companions #Caregivers #Explore #AmeriCorps30
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We're grateful for our teachers and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving in the Foster Grandparent program who help empower students to thrive in and out of the classroom. From tutoring to mentoring and supporting our teachers in classrooms, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are dedicated to helping students achieve. Read more about AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers' commitment: Bit.ly/ACSAz23 #NationalService #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TeacherAppreciation #Teachers #Education #OlderAmericansMonth #OlderAmericans #OlderAdults #Seniors #Volunteer
Happy Earth Day! For 30 years, hundreds of thousands of Americans have served as AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and AmeriCorps members to create a greener and cleaner planet. From treating thousands of acres of parks, public land, and miles of trails and rivers to launching initiatives to expand pathways to careers, AmeriCorps is dedicated to addressing ongoing threats of climate change. Join us in celebration and learn more about our environmental stewardship efforts: AmeriCorps.gov/Climate #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #Volunteer #EarthDay #EarthMonth
It’s Tax Day! AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and AmeriCorps members serve every year to help low-income taxpayers. For the 2023 tax season, AmeriCorps recovered a record $84 million in overlooked deductions, credits, and tax breaks for Americans. Shout to our volunteers, like Louis, who choose to make a difference for their community. Way to #GetThingsDone! #AmeriCorps #Service #AmeriCorpsVISTA #AmeriCorpsNCCC #Community #NationalService #Volunteer #Nonprofit #TaxDay #Taxes AARP Foundation Heart of Texas RSVP
Happy AmeriCorps Week! During the weeklong celebrations, we recognize and thank Americans who serve our communities. AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and millions of alums have committed to strengthening our communities and addressing our nation's most pressing challenges through volunteerism for the past 30 years. Join us in celebrating these Americans and AmeriCorps' 30th anniversary this AmeriCorps Week: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWeek2024 #AmeriCorps30
"I would sit in the apartment alone. I was alone and scared," 💬 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer Tony. Volunteering helps older adults like Tony improve their physical and emotional health. Listen to Tony’s story on how volunteering transformed his life and find out how you can benefit your health this Emotional Wellness Month when you #ChooseAmeriCorps: AmeriCorps.gov/Pathfinder #NationalService #EmotionalWellnessMonth #EmotionalWellness #WellnessMonth #OlderAdults #Healthy #OlderAmericans #Seniors #Volunteer #Retirement #SecondAct
Each year, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers honor the sacrifices made on 9/11 Day by uniting their communities in service. They host events to honor first responders, organize neighborhood cleanups, tutor students, and more. Today, our volunteers, AmeriCorps leaders, members, and Americans will unite in service to once again honor 9/11 Day. Hear how 911/Day helps build a stronger nation from our CEO and follow AmeriCorps to see how Americans are rekindling the spirit of service that swept our nation after the attacks. #IWillFor911Day #NeverForget #911Day #September11 #NewYork #Volunteerism #Volunteer
⏰ 1️⃣ Day till #911Day ⏰ On #911Day, remember those we lost by serving others in their honor. Cait, an AmeriCorps alum, found healing through service after losing her father, Lieutenant Joseph Leavey, in the World Trade Center attack. Cait chooses to remember her father and those we lost by serving in their honor. She continues to inspire others to serve on 9/11 Day and do what her father loved to do – help others in need. #NeverForget the sacrifices made on that day, and honor them through our actions. Hear more about Cait’s story, how she continues her father's legacy of helping others, and more in our 911 Day Special. ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQCZ_p8Kzas ️ #IWillFor911Day #911Day #September11 #NeverForget #Volunteer #UnitedWeServe #MakeADifference #DoGood #Community 9/11 Day
Join us and 9/11 Day to honor those we lost by doing good. This September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, commit to service and make a difference in your community. Find #911Day volunteer opportunities near you: AmeriCorps.gov/VolunteerSearch. #IWillFor911Day #NeverForget #September11 #Sept11 #Service #Volunteerism #Volunteer
📢 Less than 2⃣ Months Until 9/11 Day 📢 Unite as a nation to do good on September 11, 2023. Together, we can make this world a better place one #Service project at a time. Hit share to pass it on and start planning your #911Day: AmeriCorps.gov/911Day #IWillFor911Day #911Day #September11 #NeverForget #Volunteer #ProBono #CorperateResponsibility #Teambuilding #Service #DoGood
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