NCOA supports innovative efforts to engage older Americans in their communities, both as paid employees or volunteers.

For nearly 30 years, NCOA has been a national sponsor of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), proving job training and unsubsidized jobs for mature workers, especially those with limited means.

NCOA believes older Americans are a valuable and largely untapped national resource with much to offer to their communities and neighbors in need.  See how you can get involved:

Professionals:

• Tap vast experience to strengthen your organization and respond to those you serve.  Network with other innovative leaders in NCOA’s online Continuous Learning and Innovations Community (CLIC) to learn what works, and how.
• Find civic engagement resources and tools that help you...
  
  • Create meaningful roles for adults aged 55+ to strengthen community organizations.
  • Form self-directed teams of older adult volunteers.
  • Build projects across multiple generations.
• See why civic engagement matters.
• Join the MaturityWorks Alliance (MWA), an NCOA special-interest group that advocates for mature workers.
• Share your resume or post a job opening on NCOA’s Jobs Board.

Older Adults:

• Take charge and join the online Continuous Learning and Innovations Community (CLIC) to connect with others who want to improve their community and support and assist those in need. 
• Find an interesting and meaningful volunteer position through Volunteer Match or join a national service program.
• Learn about two employment programs NCOA sponsors:
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program, which provides job training and unsubsidized jobs for mature workers, especially those with limited means.
  • Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) program, which supports environmental projects and older workers.
  • Share your resume or post a job opening on NCOA’s Jobs Board.

Its RespectAbility initiative is developing 21st century approaches to new roles for older volunteers, especially in the non-profit sector.

Professionals:

• Join the MaturityWorks Alliance (MWA), an NCOA special-interest group that advocates for mature workers.
• Find NCOA programs on workforce development and civic engagement.
• Post job openings, or share your resume on the Jobs Board.

Seniors:

• Learn how to find a job or volunteer opportunity. 
• Share your resume or post a job opening on the Jobs Board.