Senior Corps was created in 1994 with legislation creating the Corporation for National and Community Service, bringing the full range of domestic community service programs under the umbrella of one central organization. There are three major programs:

• The Foster Grandparent Program which connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs.
  
• The Senior Companion Program which brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.
• RSVP offers "one stop shopping" for all volunteers 55 and over who want to find challenging, rewarding, and significant service opportunities in their local communities.

You can find out more about Senior Corps and find volunteer opportunities in your communities at the Senior Corps website.

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