Senior Community Service Employment Program offered by AARP Foundation
Senior Community Service Employment Program offered by AARP Foundation
Provides both community service and work-based training to eligible older workers. Job seekers are placed in a wide variety of community service activities at nonprofit and public facilities like food banks, senior centers, thrift stores and shelters. They train an average of 18-20 hours a week and are paid the highest of federal, state or local minimum wage This short-term on-the-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program.
Physical Address
321 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032
Hours
M-F, 8am-4pm.
Voice
Application process
Call office for more information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Adults ages 55 and older. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Must be unemployed. Income must be at or below 125% FPL. AARP membership is not required.
Agency info
AARP Foundation
Provides free employment and training services for mature workers/older adults. Paid community service is available if applicant is age and income eligible.