How does Silver Corps work?

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.

Am I eligible for Silver Corps?

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

How do I Apply to Silver Corps?

Attend a virtual information session by completing the Silver Corps Interest Form . Email questions to silvercorps@aging.nyc.gov Call 212-Aging-NY at 212-244-6469 .

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How it Works

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.

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.

Determine your eligibility

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

How to apply

Attend a virtual information session by completing the Silver Corps Interest Form. Email questions to [email protected]

Call 212-Aging-NY at 212-244-6469.

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Email questions to [email protected]

Call 212-Aging-NY (212-244-6469)

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Last Updated February 24, 2025

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