AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program¶
AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion recruits volunteers aged 55 and older to provide companionship and help with daily living tasks. Some local programs offer a stipend to qualified, low-income volunteers. This record covers volunteer opportunities; recipient intake and local service availability need separate confirmation.
Volunteer opportunities serving older adults. Some programs offer a modest stipend to qualified, low-income volunteers. Volunteer age rules do not establish eligibility for a person seeking companionship or respite.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Applicant age: at least 55
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
What this record does not yet say¶
- participating grantee locations
- geographic availability
- volunteer stipend income requirements
- care recipient intake requirements
Services¶
Volunteer opportunities serving older adults. Some programs offer a modest stipend to qualified, low-income volunteers. Volunteer age rules do not establish eligibility for a person seeking companionship or respite.
How to apply¶
- Use the AmeriCorps Seniors Pathfinder tool to search for current volunteer opportunities near you, then contact the local program.
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.