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Senior Volunteerism
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Senior Corps : For more than 30 years, Senior Corps has linked more than half a million older Americans with volunteer opportunities in their communities through three main programs: Foster Grandparent Program; Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; and Senior Companion Program. Phone: (800) 424-8867 http://www.seniorcorps.org |
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American Hospice Foundation represents hospices that train volunteers for patient care, administrative duties and other services. Phone: (202) 223-0204 http://www.americanhospice.org |
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America's Second Harvest is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Visit their website to find the nearest affiliate. Phone: (800) 771-2303 http://www.secondharvest.org |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the country's oldest and largest youth mentoring organization. Phone: (866) 276-2447 http://www.bbbsa.org |
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Elderhostel Services Program offers short-term volunteer projects worldwide for seniors 55 and older. Phone: (877) 426-8056 http://www.elderhostel.org |
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Global Volunteers allows you to choose a volunteer vacation abroad or assist a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on a life-affirming community development project for one, two, or three weeks. Phone: (800) 487-1074 http://www.globalvolunteers.org |
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Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. To find a local affiliate, check your local phone book or visit their website. Phone: N/A http://www.habitat.org |
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Meals on Wheels Association of America depends on volunteers to deliver nutritious meals and to maintain social contact with older persons who are homebound. To locate the nearest program, visit their website and click on "Search for a program." Phone: (703) 548-5558 http://www.mowaa.org |
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National Mentoring Partnership is a resource for people interested in becoming mentors to young people. Phone: (888) 432-6368 http://www.mentoring.org |
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Points of Light Foundation mobilizes volunteers to work in communities through a network of 500 volunteer centers nationwide. Phone: (800) 865-8683 http://www.pointsoflight.org |
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Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest volunteer organization preserving and revitalizing low-income housing and communities. Phone: (800) 473-4229 http://www.rebuildingtogether.com |
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Volunteer America connects individuals, families and groups with volunteer opportunities and volunteer vacations on public lands all across America. Phone: N/A http://www.volunteeramerica.net |