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Work with low income seniors 55 years of age and older to increase skills to help obtain employment. Seniors train 20 hours a week at minimum wage. Job training, counseling, and community service assignments at non-profit agencies in their communities, prior to transitioning into the workforce. Participants are placed at eligible host agencies for which they are paid minimum wage 20 hours per week.

Dual purpose of engaging persons 55 or older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.

Provides training & employment services to low-income job seekers age 55 & older to assist them in securing unsubsidized employment in the public & private sectors. Participants earn while they learn, gaining competitive job skills & refining existing skills through paid, part-time, on-the-job training assignments at nonprofit organizations & government agencies. During training, participants earn minimum wage & provide valuable community services. Job counseling, employment referrals, resume & interview assistance, computer classes, & more.

The Senior Source works to provide life-changing services for older adults in the greater Dallas area at all income levels, from the most active to the very frail. * Elder Support Program: Specialists provide case coordination, supportive counseling and problem resolution to older adults and their caregivers. * Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Staff and volunteers work to improve the quality of life in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. * Guardianship and Money Management Program: Trained volunteers & staff help manage the personal & financial affairs of frail, vulnerable elderly. * Senior Employment Program: Professionals provide mature job seekers with job search techniques, seminars, job leads, networking opportunities & computer training. Senior Companion Program: Older adults serve as in-home companions to elderly with special needs so they can remain independent. * AGE (Advocacy Group for Elders): Community members come together to address issues affecting older adults such as housing and healthcare. * Foster Grandparent Program: Seniors are paired with special-needs children in early education settings, homeless shelters, community centers and hospitals. * RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program): A clearinghouse for a wide variety of volunteer activities for older adults. * ElderCare Partners: An arm of The Senior Source; fee-based program.