Blair Senior Services, Inc.

Blair Senior Services, Inc. Blair Senior Services, Inc. serves individuals of all ages through diverse programming and in senior is part of the nation’s aging network.

The Federal Older Americans Act of 1965 established the Federal Administration on Aging and in 1973, amendments to the Act mandated states to establish Area Agencies on Aging based on units known as Planning and Service Areas. Pennsylvania made the decision to designate counties as these Planning and Service Areas. In 1974, Blair Senior Services, Inc. was founded as the Area Agency on Aging for Bl

air County. While the majority of the Area Agencies on Aging across the Commonwealth are operated by county government, the Blair County Board of Commissioners chose to establish Blair Senior Services, Inc. as a private non-profit corporation. Of the current fifty-two Area Agencies on Aging which serve the Commonwealth’s sixty-seven counties, only nineteen are non-profit corporations. In addition to meeting the needs of older adults, Blair Senior Services, Inc. serves residents of all ages through diverse programming and contracts that help provide transportation, housing, assessments, and volunteering. Our professional staff and volunteers are dedicated to the principles and values of dignity, empowerment, advocacy, and respect. The Agency is governed by a fifteen member Board of Directors. Three Advisory Councils also offer input and guidance to Agency services and programs.

We are all set up for our Tie Dye party at the Northern Blair Senior Center! The fun begins at 11:00 a.m.! Still time ...
06/02/2026

We are all set up for our Tie Dye party at the Northern Blair Senior Center! The fun begins at 11:00 a.m.! Still time to join us!

06/02/2026
Your Ride’s Here!Our vans are available to take you to all of your doctor’s appointments and essential activities!Call 8...
06/01/2026

Your Ride’s Here!

Our vans are available to take you to all of your doctor’s appointments and essential activities!

Call 814-695-3500 to schedule your ride 24 hours in advance.

Please note, the WEDNESDAY BEGINNING class is full, but we are adding a Thursday beginning class at the same time and pl...
05/30/2026

Please note, the WEDNESDAY BEGINNING class is full, but we are adding a Thursday beginning class at the same time and place from 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please call 814-946-1235 to register!

We will also be adding a second outdoor session on Wednesdays starting on August 12. Please call 814-946-1235 for more information 😊

Are you 55 years of age or older and looking for a volunteer opportunity to impact the lives of local children and older...
05/29/2026

Are you 55 years of age or older and looking for a volunteer opportunity to impact the lives of local children and older adults in your area? Minimum of 8 volunteer service hours per week, hourly tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement, paid holidays and MORE!

Call (814) 946-1235 today and speak to one of our Volunteer Program staff members for more information on the Foster Grandparent program.

Make giving back your second act. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers ser...

Now is the time to be an AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion Volunteer! Minimum of 8 volunteer ser...
05/28/2026

Now is the time to be an AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion Volunteer! Minimum of 8 volunteer service hours per week, hourly tax-free stipend, federal mileage rate reimbursement, paid holidays, generous paid time off and MORE!

Contact our Volunteer Program Office at 814-946-1235 today for more information!

Blair Senior Services, Inc. is actively seeking individuals to serve as Foster Grandparent Classroom Volunteers at local...
05/28/2026

Blair Senior Services, Inc. is actively seeking individuals to serve as Foster Grandparent Classroom Volunteers at local schools, daycares and summer programs all throughout Blair County. The Foster Grandparent Program is a PAID federally funded volunteer program through AmeriCorps Seniors.

Since July 1, 2025, our Foster Grandparent volunteers have served in a number of locations throughout Blair County! These locations include:

Baker Elementary School
Bellwood-Antis School District
Blair County Head Start locations
*Greenwood
*Spring Cove
*Hollidaysburg/Frankstown
*New HOPE Center
*Evergreen Manor
Child Advocates of Blair County Pre-K Counts
*Spring Cove
*Station Square
Blair Regional YMCA Learning Center
Central Blair Recreation Commission summer camp locations
*Booker T. Washington
*Juniata Spray Park
*Valley View Park
*Leopold Park
*East Juniata
*Bellwood Outdoor Camp
Ebner Elementary
Foot of Ten Elementary School
Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program
Juniata Elementary School
Juniata Gap Elementary School
Kids First Child Development Center
Laurel Academy Day Care
Logan Elementary
McAuliffe Heights
Penn Lincoln Elementary School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Tender Love for Children Day Care
The Nehemiah Project / The Wright Place for Kids

Volunteers are required to serve a minimum of 8 hours per week. Flexible hours Monday - Friday based on the availability of the volunteer and school station.

Benefits include:
• Biweekly paid stipend
o $4 per hour TAX-FREE stipend ($32 - $160 per week)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free volunteer apparel
• Recognition activities
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid training
• New volunteers have an opportunity to earn a $100 gift card (for those who join by June 30, 2026)!

Not only are the benefits awesome, but what you receive as an individual is PRICELESS!
• Sense of Purpose
• Improved Well-Being
• Mental and Physical Health Benefits
• Enhanced Social Connections
• Making a DIFFERENCE in the lives of others!
• Fostering Community
• AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!

For more information, please call the Volunteer Program Office at 814-946-1235.

We held the first day of our outdoors beginning Tai Chi for Health class indoors yesterday due to the rain, but it was a...
05/28/2026

We held the first day of our outdoors beginning Tai Chi for Health class indoors yesterday due to the rain, but it was a great start just the same! :)

Address

1320 Twelfth Avenue
Altoona, PA
16601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(814) 946-1235

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