New Name, Same Mission

For over 50 years, Senior Corps programs have served communities nationwide. In so doing, we have made an immeasurable impact across the country; connecting older Americans with the people and organizations that need them most.

Now, we will do so as AmeriCorps Seniors.

Under this new name, our more than 200,000 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers age 55 and older, who have made service their second act will continue to carry the torch of volunteerism forward throughout the next 50 years. Through AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP programs they will continue to bring out the best of America.

• Foster Grandparents Program

  Our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving in the Foster Grandparents program are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities.

• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

  RSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. Our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers use the skills and talents they have learned over the years, or they develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities in their community.

• Senior Companions Program

  AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving in the Senior Companions program are volunteers 55 and over who provide assistance and friendship to seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. The program aims to keep seniors independent longer, and provide respite to family caregivers.

Help Us Tell Their Story

The mission of AmeriCorps Seniors programs has never been more important and our volunteers have never been needed more. Only service and unity will bind the wounds our nation has suffered from this pandemic.

Please join us in the effort to ensure more people learn about the opportunity to serve their communities through AmeriCorps Seniors. Please watch the video linked above and share it through your network. Let others know about the incredible work our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers undertake every day to ensure those Americans, most in need, have the care and support they deserve.