AmeriCorps Seniors

04/16/2026

Looking for a way to stay active and engaged with your community?

AmeriCorps Seniors connects adults 55+ with meaningful service opportunities that strengthen their communities and changes lives. Share your talents by mentoring youth, delivering meals to families in need, or helping older adults live independently. Make an impact and stay connected.

Learn more about the AmeriCorps Seniors program at AmeriCorps.gov\Serve.

04/02/2026

Interested in giving back to your community while sharing your skills and talents? Join AmeriCorps Seniors to kickstart your volunteer service. Whether you are mentoring or tutoring youth, assisting other seniors in living independently, or using your talents to serve a community in need, AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers make a lasting impact while creating meaningful connections.

Put your lifetime of skills to work where they matter most.

03/10/2026

🚨 Reminder! AmeriCorps Seniors Funding Opportunity

There’s still time to make a difference in your community: Submit your applications for the 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity! If you’re passionate about serving your neighbors and empowering older adults, apply now to secure funding for your program.

Applications are due March 26— visit the AmeriCorps.gov/FundingOpportunities for details. Spread the word and help build a stronger community together!

03/10/2026

🚨AmeriCorps Week: Partner Appreciation Day🚨 Tuesday, March 10

Our partners help turn federal dollars into community solutions with local impact. Our champions and partners of AmeriCorps invest in:

🤝 Community solutions.
🛠️ Innovation that multiplies impact.
🏛️ Evidence-based programs with proven results.
📚 Local wisdom solving local challenges.

On Partner Appreciation Day, we thank our champions who support AmeriCorps Volunteers in continuing to be a force for positive change.

03/09/2026

Happy ! We're kicking off by showing off our AmeriCorps "A". Show us how you share your national service pride by rocking your "A". Take a photo or video and share it on your social media channels.

Remember to tag AmeriCorps in your posts.

10/01/2025

Due to the lapse in Congressional Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026, AmeriCorps, the federal agency, is closed. AmeriCorps social media will not be updated until further notice.

04/08/2025

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent volunteer Connie has been serving for more than 12 years. Through volunteering, Connie creates connections with preschoolers in Multnomah County, Oregon, empowering students. Connie says volunteering has helped her through challenging times and is rewarding.

Hear more about the power of service this Global Volunteer Month: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/community/pacific-storyland/multnomah-county-seniors-foster-grandparents-rockwood-sunrise-head-start/283-9480f883-0a7e-46d4-b494-acde57c7d36f

Multnomah County's Foster Grandparent Program is bridging the gap between generations, filling kids and seniors with a special familial love.

04/03/2025

As the hustle and bustle of career and responsibilities wind down, volunteering can serve as a second act for many people, offering a new chapter of life experiences. Volunteers often find purpose, connection, and a feeling of usefulness in their “second act.”

That’s how AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer Charles started 15 years ago. After spending 30 years as a certified public accountant, Charles knew he could tap into his experience to help others navigate tax filing. Read more to find out how Charles is making a difference in his community: Bit.ly/ACS-CPA

04/01/2025

We’re proud to be a champion!🌍

Join us in celebrating the power of volunteering and amplifying the spirit of service that drives real, lasting impact in our communities.

Stay tuned as we shed light AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who help make a difference across the nation every day. Learn more: pointsoflight.org/gvm

03/25/2025

Tax day is quickly approaching! AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve to help Americans during tax season. Last year, more than 1,770 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers supported more than 101,000 people across America with their tax returns and with building their financial literacy. These volunteers helped return more than $60 million to individuals.

03/18/2025

Congratulations to the 53 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers who were recognized by the City of Albuquerque for their years of hard work.

These older adults, like 94-year-old Dorothy who has served for 40 years, are a testament to the incredible spirit and dedication AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers possess.

Learn more about their service and ceremony: https://www.cabq.gov/seniors/news/volunteers-from-201camericorps-seniors201d-honored-for-dedication

City of Albuquerque awards pins to RSVP volunteers for their years of service

03/14/2025

For decades, AmeriCorps has supported educational programs that target all ages and grade levels.

During AmeriCorps Week, we recognize AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who serve in the Foster Grandparent and RSVP programs to empower our nation’s students to succeed.

Learn more about AmeriCorps’ dedication to education: https://bit.ly/ACWeekEducation