AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors offer various opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, meaning you can serve in a capacity that aligns with their goals and lifestyle. Volunteers provide support to nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations.

Core programs include:

• The Foster Grandparent Program: mentors and guides students to higher academic achievement.
• The RSVP Program: utilizes volunteers' skills and talents, or helps develop new aptitudes, while serving in volunteer activities within their communities.
• The Senior Companion Program: aims to help seniors live independently for longer by providing companionship and assistance with daily living tasks.

Catholic Charities offers two programs specifically for volunteers aged 55 and older.

• AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP works as a volunteer clearinghouse, connecting individuals  with Catholic Charities programs and other local organizations with volunteer needs. The time commitment is flexible, and volunteers can choose to work from home by phone or internet, or they can consider opportunities in the community. There are no education or skill requirements for volunteers, and AmeriCorps, a federal agency, provides substantial funding and administers the RSVP program.
• Senior Companion Program The Senior Companion program focuses on providing assistance and friendship to older adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks within their own homes. Through this program, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers keep seniors independent longer and provide respite to family caregivers.
• Adult Day Service volunteers help with meal service, clerical tasks, and creating oral histories for clients.

Experienced leaders are matched with non-profit organizations to provide support for key functions and strategic initiatives. The program enhances the health and sustainability of non-profits in Central Indiana by offering executives' expertise on a pro-bono basis.

United Way of Central Indiana offers several initiatives to connect people to meaningful volunteer work, whether they want to volunteer once per week or once per year.

• The Retire United group focuses on providing meaningful volunteer opportunities to help retirees stay connected.
• readUp United Way partners with the local school system to pair volunteers with third-grade students for 30 minutes each week to support grade-level literacy.
• Virtual Opportunities allow individuals to make a difference from the comfort of their own home or office,
• Retiree Engagement initiative connects volunteers aged 55 and older with local organizations seeking help.

There are several curated online sites that you can use to find a volunteer opportunity that fits your skills, schedule, and passion.

• Volunteer Central Indiana
• Indy Hub
• Find a Volunteer Opportunity
• Volunteer Abroad Programs
• Points of Lights Engage