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20 people are interested
Do you like to write letters - be a pen pal
ORGANIZATION: RSVP Volunteer Program
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20 people are interested
Write letters to fourth graders every other month from October through June.
The Pen Pal Program encourages and enhances communication between young children and the senior citizens of the community.
The 4th grade students write letters to the senior volunteers and the seniors answer their letters. They share their wealth experience and knowledge of their community. Expect to write 4 or 5 letters during school year. The program wraps up for the school year in June when a Picnic is held at an historic site and the pen pals have the opportunity of meeting each other
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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
Business Resource Center409 Development CourtKingston, NY 12401
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Letters are exchanged October-May
- End of year picnic at historic site in May/June