Hearings have started in the Senate on a bill to establish a National Senior Community Service Corps based on the Senior Service Corps program of the National Council of Jewish Women. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Harrison A. Williams, New Jersey Democrat, who has submitted the success of the NCJW project as proof of the desirability of federal sponsorship of similar activities.
The proposed federal agency would employ adults aged 60 and over for jobs with community and non-profit part-time agencies, Mrs. Myron Barg of Philadelphia, consultant to the NCJW, appeared on behalf of the measure before the Special Sub-Committee on Aging of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee. She said the NCJW project had uncovered many retirees with needed skills and willingness to serve in community agencies which urgently need such volunteer help. The NCJW has started senior service activities in 13 cities.
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