About Volunteers for Community Impact

Building Stronger Communities Through Generations of Service in Central Florida

Our Mission

Improving Lives Through Volunteerism

Volunteers for Community Impact (VCI) empowers caring individuals to strengthen Central Florida communities by guiding senior volunteers into purposeful roles. Through meaningful service, we foster connections, enrich lives, and enable positive change across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties.

Who We Are

Founded in 1974 (originally as Florida Senior Programs, Inc.), VCI is a proud local sponsor of these AmeriCorps Senior Programs
Foster Grandparent Program,
Senior Companion Program

Our Programs

• Foster Grandparent Program (FGP): Senior volunteers mentor and tutor children in educational settings, providing caring support and academic encouragement.
• Senior Companion Program (SCP): Volunteers offer companionship and assistance to older adults, helping them live independently and stay socially connected.
• OTTER (Older Teachers Teaching Young Readers): A literacy program connecting older volunteers with early readers to foster a love of reading.
• Other Initiatives: Over the years, we have launched and supported programs like Cyber-Seniors and My Brother’s Keeper (MBK). We continually evaluate which programs best serve our mission and community.

Our Impact

• Communities Served: Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties
• Volunteer Engagement: Hundreds of seniors give thousands of hours annually
• Lives Transformed: Children gain mentors and reading support; older adults receive friendship, assistance, and greater quality of life
• Partnerships & Supporters: We collaborate with schools, nonprofits, local governments, and community organizations to amplify our reach

Why It Matters

In a rapidly changing world, older adults offer invaluable wisdom, time, and empathy. Rather than retiring from service, many want to give back. VCI is the bridge connecting motivated volunteers to community needs, creating intergenerational bonds that uplift all.

Join Us

Whether you’re a senior looking to volunteer, a community organization seeking partner volunteers, or someone who wants to support us — there’s a place for you here.