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Want to Volunteer?

americorp volunteer opportunities 

Are you 55 years of age or older and wish to volunteer in your community?

Consider becoming an AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer and joining a network of professional volunteers serving in your community. We have three programs available to best suit your interests and circumstances:

Classroom Grandparents - also known as the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)

Our Classroom Grandparents, also known as Foster Grandparents, serve in our schools and preschools and provide compassion and assistance to students to promote academic success. 

  • Must be age 55 or older
  • Serve an average of 20 hours per week
  • Meet income eligibility requirements
  • Receive an hourly non-taxable stipend of $4.00 per hour
  • Mileage reimbursement to & from service

For more information call 1.877.222.9043

 

Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Our friendly Senior Companions are visitors to other seniors living at home who need the help and compassion of a friend to look in on them on a regular basis. Senior Companions also visit with nursing home residents who otherwise would receive regular visitors. 

  • Must be age 55 or older
  • Serve an average of 20 hours per week                              
  • Meet income eligibility requirements
  • Receive an hourly non-taxable stipend of $4.00 per hour
  • Mileage reimbursement to & from service

For more information call 1.877.222.9043

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 

Our RSVP volunteers can do everything a Senior Companion or Classroom Volunteer can do without the increased time commitment and without the stipend. 

  • Must be age 55 or older
  • No minimum hours of service
  • No income eligibility criteria
  • Mileage reimbursement to & from service 

For more information call 989.358.4650 or email ottoa@nemcsa.org

Shine Bright Volunteer Program

Not over the age of 55? Consider volunteering through our Shine Bright Volunteer Program.

Shine Bright General Volunteer Program

Phone: 989.358.4637
Email: Shinebright