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AARP Alabama
Chapter 56, Mobile, AL: 251-445-5243
National AARP: 866-542-8167
www.aarp.org

Alabama Silver-Haired Legislature
Mobile, Escambia and Baldwin Counties:
334-242-5743, 800-243-5463
(Elected by peers aged 60 or older every two years to represent older adults in the same Alabama House District and to engage in the political process to support resolutions that improve the quality of life for older Alabamians.)
www.alabamaageline.gov
ageline@adss.alabama.gov

AgeSouth
Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties
251-706-4680, 800-243-5463
(Volunteers trained to provide SHIP insurance counseling to older adults; Ombudsman services for residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities; teach wellness classes; make friendly calls to homebound seniors - Circle of Friends, or provide housecleaning for seniors with Silver Sweepers.)

Foster Grandparents Program
Mobile County
251-574-6488
Provides a small stipend to volunteers age 55 or older who work with children.
www.mobilecountyal.gov

Legacy Leadership Institute for Older Adults
Mobile, Escambia and Baldwin Counties:
251-706-4680
Free – leadership program preparing retired professionals for volunteer service in aging. Sponsored by AgeSouth and the University of South Alabama.
www.libguides.southalabama.edu/legacy

Mobile County Sheriff’s Volunteer Corp
251-574-2415
Volunteers work with the Yellow Dot Program, Child ID Division, Process Service Division, Parolee Verification Unit or Warrant Search and Call Division.
www.mobileso.com

AmeriCorps – RSVP of Mobile County
251-574-7787
Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
www.americorps.gov

AmeriCorps South Alabama RSVP
251-444-1660
Baldwin County: 251-620-1462
Escambia County: 251-236-3881
Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.

Senior Companion Program
Mobile County
251-574-3232
Provides a small stipend to volunteers age 55 or older providing in-home assistance for the elderly and disabled.

Volunteer Connect
Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
Mobile County
251-433-3624
www.volunteer.uwswa.org

Volunteer Guardian Program
Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center
251-470-5222
VGP HOTLINE: 251-478-3311
(Mobile County Probate Court-appointed Volunteer Guardians support incapacitated individuals by making decisions regarding basic needs, medical treatment, and end-of-life care. Must be 21 or older, compassionate and caring and have 4-6 hours per month to spare.)
www.viamobile.org/volunteerguardianprogram

Volunteers of America Southeast
251-300-3500; 800-859-4431
Provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
www.voase.org