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ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

The Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services ( ACES) Project of the Community Service Society is seeking individuals age 55 to serve as volunteer public benefit counselors dedicated to helping financially disadvantaged people. Volunteers participate in an intensive seven-week training program beginning October 4, 2016. The training covers eligibility requirements and application procedures for Medicaid, SSI, SNAP, and other public benefit programs. Upon completion, volunteers are placed in agencies in one of the five boroughs to provide information on government benefits to low-income families, older adults and individuals with disabilities. Volunteers assist clients with completing applications and helping correct benefit related problems.

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About AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

Location:

633 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, US

Mission Statement

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City was started in 1966 by the Community Service Society (CSS), an over 170-year-old nonprofit agency. CSS's mission is to identify problems which create a permanent poverty class in New York City, and to advocate the systemic changes required to eliminate such problems. CSS will focus on enabling, empowering and promoting opportunities for poor families and individuals to develop their full potential, to contribute to society, and to realize social, economic, and political opportunities.

Description

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City matches adults 55 and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities at New York City nonprofits. With more than 2,300 volunteers, our program is one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation. There are over 600 of us which operate nationally and many that do so internationally. We match volunteers on the basis of interests and abilities, community needs, geographic convenience, and experience.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Seniors

WHEN

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WHERE

633 Third Avenue10th FloorNew York, NY 10017

(40.749626,-73.97467)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Work / Management
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 hours/week

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