AmeriCorps Seniors – Elder Mentor & Senior Companion Programs (RurAL CAP)
Statewide volunteer programs (RurAL CAP recruits in Ketchikan and Saxman too) for Alaskans 55 and older: Elder Mentors tutor and mentor youth (or serve as culture bearers) in schools, Head Starts and youth agencies; Senior Companions give other seniors rides, companionship and respite. Volunteers serve 5+ hours a week; income-eligible volunteers receive an hourly stipend, PTO, holiday pay, meal and mileage reimbursement, and a paid annual training trip to Anchorage. Schools and youth organizations can also request a volunteer. Apply online: https://americorpsseniorsak.org/forms-resources/volunteer-full-application/ or call 907-717-7932, asp@ruralcap.org.
Who it’s for
Age 55+; stipend if income-eligible
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationCall Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL CAP)907-717-7932Questions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.