AmeriCorps Seniors

Who We Serve

Empowering Alaskans 55+ to Serve Locally. The programs engage individuals aged 55 and older to support children and seniors in their own communities. Volunteers serve at nearby schools, Head Starts, clinics, and nonprofits, offering mentorship, companionship, and essential services like tutoring, transportation, and respite care.

Services Provided

Meaningful Support with Tangible Benefits. Volunteers commit to a minimum of 5 hours per week and receive a small tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement, and training. This structure ensures consistent service delivery while recognizing and supporting the volunteers’ contributions.

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The AmeriCorps Seniors Program supports volunteers 55 and older across the state who serve youth or other older adults in their community. We form partnerships with schools, Head Starts, afterschool programs, health clinics, tribes, government agencies, and non-profits to place volunteers and set up meaningful volunteer opportunities. Volunteers serve a minimum of 5 hours per week in order to ensure consistency of service delivery. Volunteers are placed locally in their community at sites they can reach either by walking, driving, or public transportation. Volunteers receive a small tax-free stipend for their service, mileage reimbursement, and training. Currently we offer two types of volunteer service: Elder Mentor and Senior Companion. The Elder Mentor program serves schools and Head Starts across the state. Volunteers serve as one-on-one mentors, lunch buddies, reading and math tutors or culture bearers. The Senior Companion program aims to serve seniors in three areas: transportation, companionship, and respite services. Volunteers are assigned clients in their communities who could use extra support in any of the three above areas. Volunteers may drive clients to doctors appointments, perform health and wellness checks on clients, visit and play games with clients, or provide full time caregivers with a break during the day. If you know someone who could benefit from a Senior Companion volunteer, there is a client referral form below. See the below links to find out how to apply as either a host site or a volunteer. We accept volunteers on a rolling basis. For more information reach out to the contact details below.