Who We Are
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Strengthening Communities
Texas Senior Corps is the leading senior volunteer service partnership for solving community problems, strengthening communities, and building the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Texas. Through its three programs - RSVP, Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions - more than 32,000 Texans age 55 and older utilize their experience, skills, and talents to assist local nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations in carrying out their missions.
Almost 29,000 RSVP volunteers contribute five million hours of service annually to their communities serving through 28 projects. Among other activities, RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols, participate in environmental projects, provide intensive education services to children and adults, and respond to natural disasters. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to more than 4,000 children and youth with special needs. There are 1,352 older Texans serving as Foster Grandparents in 17 projects across Texas. Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes. 1,470 frail adults are served by 781 Senior Companions through 10 projects.
The 57 Senior Corps projects in Texas offer nearly unlimited opportunities for volunteers to apply their experience to make a difference in their communities. Contact us today to learn more about how experienced Texans can become involved in making a positive and lasting impact in their communities.
Almost 29,000 RSVP volunteers contribute five million hours of service annually to their communities serving through 28 projects. Among other activities, RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols, participate in environmental projects, provide intensive education services to children and adults, and respond to natural disasters. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to more than 4,000 children and youth with special needs. There are 1,352 older Texans serving as Foster Grandparents in 17 projects across Texas. Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes. 1,470 frail adults are served by 781 Senior Companions through 10 projects.
The 57 Senior Corps projects in Texas offer nearly unlimited opportunities for volunteers to apply their experience to make a difference in their communities. Contact us today to learn more about how experienced Texans can become involved in making a positive and lasting impact in their communities.
Travis County RSVP volunteers Joe Reiter, Catherine and Ben Fisher lend a hand with neighborhood development projects.
Corporation for National and Community Service
Texas Senior Corps is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that connects Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation through voluntary service. The Corporation serves as a vital supply line to America's nonprofit community - providing grants, volunteers, training and other resources to help meet pressing needs in education, the environment, public safety, housing, and other areas.
National Senior Corps Association
The Texas Senior Corps Association is a proud member of the National Senior Corps Association, the nation's premier association advocating for the combined interests of Foster Grandparent, RSVP, Senior Companion programs across America.
Texas Senior Corps Association
Formed in 1980 by a membership of Senior Corps Directors, the Texas Senior Corps Association (TSCA) was declared a legal not-for-profit foundation on August 23, 2001 to:
The TSCA has an elected, term-rotating Executive Committee that leads the Association by membership-approved bylaws and policies that represent each program equally and fairly. Sub-committees are open to all members who wish to become involved.
Senior Corps programs may use Federal and Excess Non-Federal Program Funds to pay for memberships for any Senior Corps program staff. To become a Regular or Associate Member, click here to visit our Membership page.
- provide advocacy for Texas Senior Corps programs (RSVP, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions), their staff, and volunteers;
- develop information channels and resources to aid project administration;
- develop methods for securing adequate financial support to support Senior Corps programs;
- support the Corporation for National and Community Service and its mission;
- provide professional development of Texas Senior Corps staff and sponsors through workshops and training programs with technical assistance; and to
- provide representation and leadership for those in senior volunteer service by working for and speaking on behalf of Texas Senior Corps programs before state and federal government bodies
The TSCA has an elected, term-rotating Executive Committee that leads the Association by membership-approved bylaws and policies that represent each program equally and fairly. Sub-committees are open to all members who wish to become involved.
Senior Corps programs may use Federal and Excess Non-Federal Program Funds to pay for memberships for any Senior Corps program staff. To become a Regular or Associate Member, click here to visit our Membership page.
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