Volunteer: RSVP 55+ Wish ListWHY DONATE? Help older volunteers make a difference in the lives of kids! WHO WILL BENEFIT? These items support RSVP projects to make Hug-a-Bears for kids having surgery. DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 631 W Edgewood Dr. Ellettsville IN 47429 CONTACT: Amy Wardlow, (812) 935-2523, awardlow@area10agency.org OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST: kid-friendly cotton fabric polyester stuffingOrganization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program WHY DONATE? Help older volunteers make a difference in the lives of kids! WHO WILL BENEFIT? These items support RSVP projects to make Hug-a-Bears for kids having surgery. DONATION DELIVERY ADDRESS: 631 W Edgewood Dr. Ellettsville IN 47429 CONTACT: Amy Wardlow, (812) 935-2523, awardlow@area10agency.org OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST: kid-friendly cotton fabric polyester stuffingOrganization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 47429 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: All Ages! Friendly Visiting With SeniorsBe a Friendly Visitor! Choose from a variety of services to provide to homebound individuals with whom you are thoughtfully matched. Examples include friendly visiting, grocery shopping, dog walking, meal prep and many others! A great opportunity for anyone wanting to brighten a life and help a person remain independent and safe at home. This is an exciting learning opportunity for students to develop social service skills such as building rapport, practicing confidentiality and advocating with clients. Potential volunteers must attend an orientation and fill out an application/limited criminal history paperwork. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Families welcome! Please contact Amy Wardlow at (812) 935-2523 or awardlow@area10agency.org. Update: We have a current need for a volunteer who speaks Dari or Farsi. Please contact Amy at 812-935-2523 with questions. Organization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Be a Friendly Visitor! Choose from a variety of services to provide to homebound individuals with whom you are thoughtfully matched. Examples include friendly visiting, grocery shopping, dog walking, meal prep and many others! A great opportunity for anyone wanting to brighten a life and help a person remain independent and safe at home. This is an exciting learning opportunity for students to develop social service skills such as building rapport, practicing confidentiality and advocating with clients. Potential volunteers must attend an orientation and fill out an application/limited criminal history paperwork. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Families welcome! Please contact Amy Wardlow at (812) 935-2523 or awardlow@area10agency.org. Update: We have a current need for a volunteer who speaks Dari or Farsi. Please contact Amy at 812-935-2523 with questions. Organization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 47401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Age 55 or better? Drop-in volunteering on TuesdaysDrop in to help with table-top projects and enjoy the company of other volunteers. Projects support local non-profits and vary week to week. We might be stuffing packets for United Way, making teddy bears for kids having surgery, or something else! Coffee is always on! Every Tuesday from 10 am - 12 pm at the Perry Township Public Meeting Room, 1010 S Walnut St. Organization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Drop in to help with table-top projects and enjoy the company of other volunteers. Projects support local non-profits and vary week to week. We might be stuffing packets for United Way, making teddy bears for kids having surgery, or something else! Coffee is always on! Every Tuesday from 10 am - 12 pm at the Perry Township Public Meeting Room, 1010 S Walnut St. Organization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >55 years old Zip Code: 47401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Age 55 or better? Join the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program!Are you age 55+ and looking for the best volunteer fit for you in our community?
RSVP 55+ volunteers serve in a variety of non-profits in Monroe and Owen Counties, using their experiences and knowledge. Volunteer options include regular weekly activities, “one and done” community events, or a no-commitment weekly drop-in volunteer site. Get started with a one-on-one interview with the RSVP program manager to help you find a volunteer role based on your unique interests, talents, and availability. Let us help you find your fit and join over 200 other volunteers to build our community. RSVP is a program of AmeriCorps, a federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Signature RSVP Programs: Caring CompanionsCaring Companion volunteers make friendly visits to isolated people who are older and/or have a disability. A wide range of services is offered, from housekeeping to conversation, based on the needs of the neighbor and the interests of the volunteer. Thoughtful matches are made based on the abilities, preferences, and home locations of both people. Knit-n-Stitch RSVP volunteers knit, sew or crochet a wide variety of items for those in need: stuffed hug-a-bears, lap robes, hats, mittens for children in crisis, patients undergoing chemotherapy, premature newborns, and elders. Much of this creative work is completed at home, but weekly gatherings provide a time for socializing, if desired. Opportunity House Opportunity House, located at 907 W. 11th Street, is a thrift store run nearly entirely by RSVP volunteers, from the management to the cashiers. In partnership with Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM), Opp House serves the community by promoting environmental sustainability through repair, re-purposing, and re-use of all types of household items and clothing. Opp House is open to anyone who wishes to shop there, but is proud to reach out to those who are in financial crisis or who have experienced a personal disaster, by providing household items and clothing to them without charge. RSVP 55+ Volunteer Center Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1010 S Walnut St., Perry Township Public Meeting Room Every Tuesday, RSVP holds a day for "tabletop" volunteer projects for local nonprofits such as assembling packets, sorting materials, arts and craft work, shredding documents, stuffing envelopes, etc. Enjoy coffee and the company of other volunteers! Join us for a couple of hours, or bring a sack lunch and stay the day. Additional information- contact Amy Wardlow, RSVP Program Manager at (812) 935-2523 or awardlow@area10agency.org.
Organization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Are you age 55+ and looking for the best volunteer fit for you in our community?
RSVP 55+ volunteers serve in a variety of non-profits in Monroe and Owen Counties, using their experiences and knowledge. Volunteer options include regular weekly activities, “one and done” community events, or a no-commitment weekly drop-in volunteer site. Get started with a one-on-one interview with the RSVP program manager to help you find a volunteer role based on your unique interests, talents, and availability. Let us help you find your fit and join over 200 other volunteers to build our community. RSVP is a program of AmeriCorps, a federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. Signature RSVP Programs: Caring CompanionsCaring Companion volunteers make friendly visits to isolated people who are older and/or have a disability. A wide range of services is offered, from housekeeping to conversation, based on the needs of the neighbor and the interests of the volunteer. Thoughtful matches are made based on the abilities, preferences, and home locations of both people. Knit-n-Stitch RSVP volunteers knit, sew or crochet a wide variety of items for those in need: stuffed hug-a-bears, lap robes, hats, mittens for children in crisis, patients undergoing chemotherapy, premature newborns, and elders. Much of this creative work is completed at home, but weekly gatherings provide a time for socializing, if desired. Opportunity House Opportunity House, located at 907 W. 11th Street, is a thrift store run nearly entirely by RSVP volunteers, from the management to the cashiers. In partnership with Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM), Opp House serves the community by promoting environmental sustainability through repair, re-purposing, and re-use of all types of household items and clothing. Opp House is open to anyone who wishes to shop there, but is proud to reach out to those who are in financial crisis or who have experienced a personal disaster, by providing household items and clothing to them without charge. RSVP 55+ Volunteer Center Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1010 S Walnut St., Perry Township Public Meeting Room Every Tuesday, RSVP holds a day for "tabletop" volunteer projects for local nonprofits such as assembling packets, sorting materials, arts and craft work, shredding documents, stuffing envelopes, etc. Enjoy coffee and the company of other volunteers! Join us for a couple of hours, or bring a sack lunch and stay the day. Additional information- contact Amy Wardlow, RSVP Program Manager at (812) 935-2523 or awardlow@area10agency.org.
Organization: RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >55 years old Zip Code: 47401 Allow Groups: No |