The CAC Office on Aging is a public nonprofit agency. It has the major responsibility in Knoxville and Knox County of planning for services for older citizens; assessing needs of older citizens and developing resources to meet those needs; coordinating services for individuals to minimize duplication and avoid overlap–whether provided by public, nonprofit, or for-profit organizations; providing information about services and programs to older citizens and their families and connecting them to those services; and advocating on behalf of older citizens.
They are charged with serving all seniors, regardless of life situation, but are mandated to concentrate on those for whom aging often presents the greatest hardship – those who are in frail health or limited income.
The Office on Aging supports 500 volunteers who are older adults looking to give back from their experience and with their free time. These programs are specifically designed for volunteers age 55 and up:
Senior Care Calls – Call a lonely senior once a week to check on them and keep them company by phone. Apply to help here: Standard Volunteer Services Volunteer Application (typeform.com)
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) – We match older adults (age 55+) who want to volunteer with local needs that match their interests, availability, and area of Knox & Blount counties.
For more information go to their website knoxseniors.org at the button below or contact the RSVP Volunteer Coordinator at (865) 524-2786 or email rsvp@knoxseniors.org
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