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Silver Corps
Volunteering and skill-building for older adults
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What this program is
Silver Corps is an AmeriCorps-funded program operated through NYC Aging. It provides older adults with volunteer assignments at a partner organization. Participants are connected to training and/or credentialing to secure employment.
Who can get it
You're eligible for Silver Corps if you:
- are at least 55 years of age
- are an NYC resident
- are currently unemployed or underemployed
- commit to volunteering a minimum of 15 hours per week in a nonprofit or government agency
- are willing to participate in skills training and specialized training and/or credentialing programs
- have income at or below these levels to qualify for a volunteer stipend and travel reimbursement:
Household size
Your income
1
$62,600
2
$84,600
3
$106,600
4
$128,600
5
$150,600
6
$172,600
7
$194,600
8
$216,600
For each additional person:
Add $22,000
Heads up
- Community service assignment - Commit to volunteering at least 15 hours a week in a nonprofit or government agency to gain valuable experience, network with professionals, and contribute to your local community.
- Foundational workshops - Get job readiness training, enhanced financial literacy, and digital skills to prepare for success in today's workforce.
- Training and/or credentialing program: Enroll in training and credentialing classes based on your career goals and skills.
- Finding work - Get job coaching and support to secure employment.
- Job retention: Post-employment support services are provided to ensure successful job retention.
- Requires proof of identity, income, where you live, and eligibility to work.
How to apply
- Attend a virtual information session by completing the Silver Corps Interest Form (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=x2_1MoFfIk6pWxXaZlE7700LHIA3cfpJrZeYbSHyN35UOFc4ME9ESUwxOEpaVUtWOVQyU1BFTDgwUyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl).
- Email questions to silvercorps@aging.nyc.gov
- Call 212-Aging-NY at 212-244-6469
Online
Attend a virtual information session by completing the Silver Corps Interest Form (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=x2_1MoFfIk6pWxXaZlE7700LHIA3cfpJrZeYbSHyN35UOFc4ME9ESUwxOEpaVUtWOVQyU1BFTDgwUyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl). Email questions to silvercorps@aging.nyc.gov
By phone
Call 212-Aging-NY at 212-244-6469.
Get help
- Email questions to silvercorps@aging.nyc.gov
- Call 212-Aging-NY at 212-244-6469
Source and last updated
- Source
- NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
- Agency
- NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging)
- Updated
- Source: February 21, 2025 · Synced August 18, 2026
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