Seniors Get Things Done

Senior volunteers are harnessing their skills and experience to recruit and manage other volunteers, participate in environmental projects, mentor and tutor children, and respond to natural disasters, among many other activities. As part of the AmeriCorps 20th anniversary, the Corporation for National and Community Service is observing May as Senior Service month. President Obama honored older Americans with a proclamation this month. “With decades of experience and unyielding enthusiasm, seniors continue to lift up our neighborhoods, offer perspective on pressing challenges, and serve as role models to our next generation – proving Americans never stop making a difference or giving back. I encourage older Americans to learn about service opportunities in their area by visiting www.SeniorCorps.gov.”