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AmeriCorps Seniors

AmeriCorps Seniors programs benefit the community, the organization, and the volunteer. Think of what you can do when you give your time to help your community.

Bring out the Best of America

AmeriCorps Seniors service provides tangible benefits for volunteers. The Foster Grandparent program offers modest stipends and other ways to help offset the costs of your involvement. The Retired Senior and Volunteer program offers a flexible schedule with unlimited opportunities. Other benefits include annual recognition, training, and liability insurance.

Ready to volunteer?

Call (903) 813-3562

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AmeriCorps Seniors
AmeriCorps Seniors

Why volunteer?

  • Help your community
    Know that you are giving your time, talent, wisdom, and experience to your community and neighbors who need you.
  • Help yourself
    Through service, you can add to the quality and health of your life. Research indicates that volunteers enjoy better health, make new friendships, stay active and involved in the community, and learn new skills.
  • Make a difference
    Be part of a national movement to transform America through the involvement of its citizens.
  • Save money for the organizations you serve
    By donating your time and skills, you help make funds go farther for organizations that address critical needs in your community.
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Quick Facts*

AmeriCorps Seniors
243500

total volunteers

74 m

hours served (in millions)

649820

elderly in need served

288800

children in need served

332100

veterans served

* Statistics data from FY 2017

AmeriCorps Seniors

Foster Grandparent Program

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), which began in 1965, provides loving and experienced tutors and mentors to children and youth with special needs.

Foster Grandparent Program - Celebrating 20 years with TCOG

Become a Foster Grandparent at TCOG

If you’re 55 or older and want to share your experience and compassion, you have what it takes to be a Foster Grandparent.

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Working one-on-one and serving between 20 and 40 hours a week, Foster Grandparents provide support in schools, hospitals, drug treatment centers, correctional institutions, and child care centers. Among other activities, they review schoolwork, reinforce values, teach parenting skills to young parents, and care for premature infants and children with disabilities. Foster Grandparents often maintain an ongoing, intensive relationship with the children and youth served for a year or longer.

Eligibility

Volunteers must be 55 years of age or over. Those who meet certain income guidelines receive a tax-free stipend of $4.00 per hour. All FGP volunteers receive accident and liability insurance and meals while on duty, reimbursement for transportation, and monthly training.

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Storytime with Seniors

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Americorps Seniors Advisory Board Members
Ms. Juanema Barr
Ms. Pat Broiles
Jennifer Burrows
Ms. Paula Cawthon
Ms. Julie Craig
Ms. Patsy Howard
Ms. Linda Jay
Yvonne Knowland
Diane Leggett
Mr. Bill McCormick
Doris McCullough
Mary Pfeffer
Ms. Mary Jo Ransom
Marilyn Stockman
Norman Young

Texoma Foster Grandparent Stations

RSVP Advisory Council

Cooke County RSVP Members
Ms. Gayla Blanton
Ms. Dee Cooper
Ms. Rashonda Hayes
Ms. Yvonne Knowland
Ms. Brenda McCoy
Ms. Rita Russell
Ms. Sheila Vaughn

Fannin County RSVP Members
Ms. Jewell Boyd
Mr. Tillman Boyd
Mr. Rex Jackson
Ms. Barbara Parks

Grayson County RSVP Members
Ms. Paula Cawthon
Ms. Virgie Coney
Mr. Harry Gates
Mrs. Jackie Gates
Ms. Maurine Gross
Ms. Susan Vincent



RSVP Program

Become a RSVP Volunteer

Join the more than 245,000 Americans using their time and talents serving their communities through AmeriCorps’ programs.

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AmeriCorps Seniors

Texoma RSVP

RSVP offers an array of volunteer opportunities to individuals over 55 in the three county area.

RSVP members are provided with excess liability insurance at no charge while performing volunteer assignments.

Volunteer Recognition

Recognition events are held annually to award achievements and contributions of area volunteers.

www.allforgood.org

All For Good

www.volsoft.com

Volunteer Timesheets

Texoma RSVP Stations

  • ABBA Women's Center

  • Abigail's Arms
    Cooke County Family Crisis Center

  • Advisory Councils

  • Bells Meals on Wheels

  • Blossoms of HOPE

  • Carriers of Love - Denison

  • Denison Meals on Wheels

  • Divine Equine

  • Fannin County Community Ministries

  • Feed My Sheep Howe

  • Gainesville Meals on Wheels

  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman

  • MasterKey Ministries

  • Miss Peggy's Porch

  • Muenster Memorial Hospital

  • North Texas Medical Center

  • Second Chance

  • Sherman Meals on Wheels

  • Texoma Medical Center Bonham

  • Texoma Medical Center Denison

  • Texoma Regional Advisory Council

  • Van Alstyne Meals on Wheels

  • Whitesboro Meals on Wheels

  • Whitewright Meals on Wheels

  • ACS Sherman Medical

  • Your Neighbor's House

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Meet the Team

Americorps Seniors

AmeriCorps Seniors

Bonnie Arrington

AmeriCorps Seniors Program Supervisor

903-893-2161 x3574

Program Staff

AmeriCorps Seniors

Vicky Hestand

AmeriCorps Seniors Specialist

903-893-2161 x3587