Help older drivers "fit" their cars safely
ORGANIZATION: RSVP Volunteer Program
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Older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies.
Driver safety programs improve adult driver safety by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, however, older drivers can also improve their safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted for them. A proper fit in one's car can greatly increase not only the driver's safety but also the safety of others.
A team of trained technicians and health professionals work with each participant to ensure they "fit" their vehicle properly for maximum comfort and safety. A CarFit check takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
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About RSVP Volunteer Program
Location:
SUNY Ulster, Business Resource Center, 409 Development Court, Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, US
Mission Statement
RSVP is nationwide, but is sponsored locally by the Ulster County Community College, Stone Ridge, New York. Our mission is:
To enrich the community through volunteer placements that utilize the talents, interests and experience of persons 55 and older,
Enhance the lives of the volunteers and those they serve;
Provide valuable volunteer services that address the needs of the community and affect a measurable difference.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mid-Hudson Health and SafetySUNY Ulster Community CollegeVanderlyn BuildingStone Ridge, NY 12484
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2015
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 2 four-six hour on-the-job training days required
- CarFit Events are scheduled quarterly