AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, often described as "the domestic Peace Corps", is a national service program that involves people in "getting things done" in local communities. The program develops a lifelong ethic of service among the Members who serve. The Serve Illinois Commission funds 44 AmeriCorps programs across the state with approximately 1,700 AmeriCorps Member positions.

AmeriCorps Members provide a variety of services as determined by local needs, including tutoring and mentoring youth, teaching health education classes, and leading community volunteers in service.
Full-time AmeriCorps Members provide 1,700 hours of service during a year. Less than full-time Member positions are also available at some programs.
Full-time AmeriCorps Members receive a small living stipend while serving. Living stipends may also be available for less than full-time Members.
Upon completion of their service, Members receive an Education Award that can be used to pay qualified student loans or attend an institution of higher education.
Full-time members are also eligible for health care and, if income eligible, child care benefits.

Foster Grandparent Program

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Description

If you are interested in improving our community by helping our children get a good scholastic start, we are seeking volunteers 55 and over for the SSCI Foster Grandparent Program. Income eligible volunteers earn a tax-free stipend to volunteer their time in local schools, preschools, after school programs, and special needs programs. If you can commit to at least 10 hours per week, please complete a Volunteer Application form. You can request a form from the front desk receptionist at the Springfield Senior Center, or by contacting Justin Yuroff, Foster Grandparent Director at (217) 528-4035, ext. 118, or Amy Shreve, Foster Grandparent Coordinator at (217) 528-4035, ext. 106.

Details

Volunteers should be between the ages of 55 and 100.

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Education
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Organization

Senior Services of Central Illinois