Senior2Student

S2S: Senior2Student

Join a weekly circle of connection where students and seniors learn from each other while serving the community.

How it works

S2S follows the academic school year. Students from local universities and older adults from senior independent living apartments are paired and meet weekly for 60-minute sessions over eight months. Each group has its own consistent meeting place, so you always know where to show up and who you'll see.

At each session, a GIFT student ambassador leads a conversation focused on community betterment, followed by a hands-on volunteer project for a local nonprofit. Students gain life lessons from the challenges and triumphs of their older partners, and seniors discover the creativity, energy, and perspective of the younger generation.

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Why volunteer with S2S?

Simple tasks, real impact.
Each week you'll help local nonprofits by organizing first aid kits, labeling, packaging, and more. No experience needed.

Build lifelong relationships.
Trade stories, wisdom, and laughs with people you might never otherwise meet. Many pairs stay connected long after the program ends.

Earn your service hours.
Make a difference and log service hours at the same time when you join GIFT's programs.

Find your community.
Meet people from different walks of life who want to connect, share, and have fun, all while giving back.