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1 person is interested
Event Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Frederick County
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1 person is interested
Volunteers are needed to help at the Frederick Health Fair to be held on Saturday, October 24 at Frederick Fairgrounds from 8AM-3 PM. This annual event, hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick, brings together medical service providers for a day to offer medical services and consultations ranging from flu shots to bone density checks. In 2013 and 2014 over 2500 free screenings were given. This year, 2000 participants are expected to access services. If you would like to assist with patient registration, help with event setup, parking, transporting homebound individuals, assisting with data entry, or food service, contact RSVP today! Various shifts available! Must be able to attend a short orientation/training session the evening of 8/23/15.
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About RSVP of Frederick County
Location:
1080 West Patrick St, Suite 16, Frederick, MD 21703, US
Mission Statement
RSVP provides adults 55+ with volunteer opportunities to pursue their interests and use their abilities to meet the needs of residents in Frederick County, Md. RSVP of Frederick County supports volunteer stations by recruiting and matching older volunteers to meet the particular needs of each agency. The skills, interests, and life experiences of volunteers are matched with opportunities offered within the nonprofit community and various government agencies. Volunteers are able to select their assignments and determine their hours of service.
Description
People 55+ can volunteer their time and expertise and make a positive impact in our community. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55+. In Frederick County, RSVP volunteers are making an impact by growing the capacity of public and nonprofit agencies in such areas as: building literacy, distributing food to families in need; delivering meals to homebound individuals; providing transportation to veterans and the homebound; providing health education and outreach programs; providing interpretation services and citizenship classes or tutoring; helping individuals find appropriate housing by filing for tax credits and locating resources for home repairs; assisting agencies with volunteer program development; collaborating with the Commission on Aging to help communities develop "Villages" and the support networks to make them successful.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
797 East Patrick StreetFrederick, MD 21701
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2015
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Transportation Management
- Transactions
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 8 am - 4 pm (various shifts available)