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Some
of the Darke County volunteers at a recent RSVP recognition event.
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Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
Volunteer and
Lead with Experience
What exactly is RSVP and what do they do???
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a national referral
service program designed to place volunteers aged 55+ in non-profit
organizations where their knowledge, experience and skills positively
impact the community and the individuals they serve. Our RSVP
program here in Darke County at the Council on Rural Services has been
working with older citizens now since 1974 – we have lots of partners
that need volunteers.
The name may say SENIOR in it, but we are especially looking for all
the newly or partially retired Baby Boomers that want to keep a busy
lifestyle and be involved in their communities. Retiring is
great; but after a while sitting in front of a TV - it can get old.
Volunteering allows you to give back to the community and feel
good. Volunteering helps you think less about yourself and any
aches and pains, and concentrate more on the meaningful opportunities
out there to do good in addition to how it benefits you too.
Volunteering can help you stay young, be involved, maintain physical
and mental health, and even add years to your life.
America and your community needs you now more than ever.
Volunteers are essential and make a difference in non-profit
organizations. In this difficult economy and the devastating budget
cuts in the last few years volunteers are so precious to non-profits
and they help fill the voids so many of the local organizations have to
deal with today.
YOU have priceless experience and talent; just imagine how many people
could get jobs if more seniors volunteered to teach others what they
have learned, or how many children could be tutored and helped to move
forward with their education.
Seize your opportunities – even if you only have a few extra hours a
week, we can find that volunteer position that is a fit for
you. You can tutor children, assist as a receptionist,
stock in a food pantry, volunteer on a non-profit board, visit
the sick or elderly, advocate for a child, serve snacks, help recycle,
work at a park or museum, write grants, or even lead other
volunteers, We have volunteer sites that NEED your talents.
If you live in Darke, Miami, Shelby or Logan County and are 55+ years
of age, this program could be just right for you. We can also
make referrals for younger adults. Call the local Darke County
recruiter, Cheryl Stafford today at 937-548-8002 or email her at
dkrsvp@councilonruralservices.org and talk with her about all the
opportunities.
For more information about the programs of Council on Rural Services …
programs for innovative learning, check the Web site at www.councilonruralservices.org.
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