Senior Volunteer Programs

The Senior Volunteer Programs (SVP) oversees the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), and the Senior Companion Program (SCP). Located at the Alamo Senior Center, SVP coordinates over 300 volunteers in positions around Otero County.

Variety of Workplaces

Our volunteers are able to choose from a variety of workplaces in Otero County. Volunteers can also select their days and hours to serve. Our volunteers donated well over 121,000 hours last year alone providing Otero County over $1 million in budget savings.

More Information

We appreciate our volunteers. Call 575-439-4154 or come by the SVP office located in the Alamo Senior Center to learn more about our outstanding programs and see how you can become a part of this robust team!

Policies & Handbook

  1. Senior Volunteer Program Policies and Procedures Handbook (PDF)
  2. Senior Volunteer Program Volunteer Assignment Policy (Draft) (PDF)
Foster GrandparentsShare Today. Shape Tomorrow.
Senior Companions Make Indepenence a Reality