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ORGANIZATION: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in New York City/CSSNY

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AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP) connects individuals aged 55 and older with meaningful volunteer opportunities at over 150 partner organizations across New York City. We offer a range of benefits to both new and existing volunteers, making it easier for seniors to engage in service. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you:

Are you interested in working one-on-one with low-income individuals and families to help them improve their money management skills and increase their financial stability? If you have strong communication, research, and computer skills, the Financial Coaching Corps (FCC) of NYC is looking for volunteers like you!

What You’ll Do:

**Apply by Replying to this Post and Get Trained: Applicants are interviewed by program staff, and if accepted, receive formal training covering banking, budgeting, credit basics, credit reports, debt collection, public benefits, and student loans. Training also includes best practices for working with clients. FCC's Spring Training will take place from March 4th to April 3rd, 2025, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. The training will be hybrid, with both in-person and virtual options available.

**Serve and Make an Impact: After successful completion of training, volunteers will commit to four to six hours of service per week for at least one year. Volunteers will be placed at partner agencies throughout New York City to provide financial coaching, with options to serve in-person and/or remotely.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, join AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and get connected with the Financial Coaching Corps today!

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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

Community
Education & Literacy
Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations New York, NY 10017

(40.751984,-73.96978)
 

DATE POSTED

October 17, 2024

SKILLS

  • Research
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Accounting
  • Financial Service Assistance

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 Year
  • 1 day a week for 4-6 hours

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