Senior Volunteer Connection of South Central Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Senior Corps?
- Who decides what Senior Corps volunteers do?
- Is the Senior Corps a good place to learn new skills?
- How do I Benefit?
What is Senior Corps?
Senior Corps provides service opportunities for Americans 55 and over by connecting you with the
people and organizations that need you most. We offer three national programs – The Foster
Grandparent Program 1.3.1, The Senior Companion Program 1.3.2, and RSVP 1.3.1 – to
help you get involved.
Who decides what Senior Corps volunteers do?
Senior Corps volunteers work closely with their local project director, who gathers specific
information about how potential volunteers would like to serve. After you find the program that
interests you most, you will help to shape your placement and assignments.
Is Senior Corps a good place to learn new skills?
Absolutely! Senior Corps volunteers often tap their wealth of experience and wisdom and channel
it in new directions. For example, some volunteers learn how to be effective tutors to young
children; some organize community watch programs or environmental protection projects; others
help nonprofit organization boards with planning or resource development. Your host agency will
provide the training you need to be effective.
How do I benefit?
You’ll forge new relationships with people in your community and make a significant difference in
the lives of others. Senior Corps service also provides tangible benefits for volunteers. The
Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs offer modest stipends and other ways to
help offset the costs of volunteering. Other benefits include training and insurance.
Click here to learn more about Senior Corps
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely
try to help another without helping himself"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
