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If you are age 55+, AmeriCorps Seniors Can Help You Volunteer, Make a Difference

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kalamazoo, MI
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Regular or Flexible Schedules, One Time Projects
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    Application, Government Issued ID or Drivers License, Orientation, Requirements vary by opportunity

    Description

    If you are age 55+, AmeriCorps Seniors Can Help You Volunteer, Make a Difference

    AmeriCorps Seniors engages people age 55 and better in volunteer service to meet community needs and provides a high quality experience for the volunteers. We partner with nonprofit agencies and schools to connect older adults to volunteer opportunities. Many opportunities are available in Kalamazoo County, with a few offered in Calhoun County.

    Participation is free and open to volunteers choosing to serve in an RSVP focus area activity (listed below). RSVP volunteers serving in these activities receive membership benefits including limited mileage reimbursement for those who might otherwise find it financially difficult to volunteer, invitation to a volunteer celebration, and supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while serving provided at no cost.

    We are accepting new Volunteers to serve in these focus area activities.

    • Deliver Meals on Wheels
    • Tutor or mentor students
    • Tutor adults in reading
    • Build accessible ramps or make home repairs for seniors
    • Supporting home medical equipment loan program
    • Support Local Thrift Stores
    • Pack Pet Food
    • Many other options available

    AmeriCorps Seniors engages people age 55 and better in volunteer service to meet community needs and provides a high quality experience for the volunteers. We partner with nonprofit agencies and schools to connect older adults to volunteer opportunities. Many opportunities are available in Kalamazoo County, with a few offered in Calhoun County.

    Participation is free and open to volunteers choosing to serve in an RSVP focus area activity (listed below). RSVP volunteers serving in these activities receive membership benefits including limited mileage reimbursement for those who might otherwise find it financially difficult to volunteer, invitation to a volunteer celebration, and supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while serving provided at no cost.

    We are accepting new Volunteers to serve in these focus area activities.

    • Deliver Meals on Wheels
    • Tutor or mentor students
    • Tutor adults in reading
    • Build…

    Location

    On-site
    Kalamazoo, Michigan, US

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