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2. AmeriCorps Seniors - Wikipedia

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   Volunteers are given a pre-service orientation, on-the-job training from the placement agency or organization, and supplemental insurance while on duty. This program does not provide a stipend. One of the more widespread RSVP programs is a telephone reassurance service; RSVP volunteers contact other seniors by phone to ensure their well-being ...

3. Identifying Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults

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   Oct. 13—(Family Features) Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time. He ...

4. The Oasis Center for Women and Girls - Wikipedia

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   Oasis is a national, nonprofit educational organization that promotes healthy aging and reduces social isolation among older adults through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and volunteer engagement. Offering stimulating programs in health and wellness, arts, humanities, technology and volunteer service, Oasis brings people together to learn ...

5. Volunteering - Wikipedia

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   Volunteers who travel to assist may learn foreign culture and language. "Volunteering can give the students the sufficient experience in order to support and strengthen their CVs and resumes." [25] Volunteering in schools can be an additional teaching guide for the students and help to fill the gap of local teachers. Cultural and language ...

6. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Wikipedia

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   He recognized that caring adults could help many of these boys stay out of trouble, and he set out to find volunteers. That marked the beginning of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City and the Big Brothers movement. By 1916, Big Brothers had spread to 96 cities across the country.

7. Easterseals (U.S.) - Wikipedia

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   Easterseals is governed by a National Board of Directors, which is composed of volunteers, most of whom are nominated by one of the organization's affiliates across the country. Elections to the Board, composed of between 15 and 19 members, are held annually by another larger volunteer body, Easterseals National House of Delegates.