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Seniors with time to spare? Find your Volunteer job match!
ORGANIZATION: GA Mountains RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)
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23 people are interested
Older active adults ages 55 and older can use their skills and talents at local organizations to assist those in their own communities. Opportunities are available for volunteers to help seniors by delivering Meals on Wheels, explain Medicare benefits, assist with outreach events with public speaking or distributing information, teach computer skills, teach arts and crafts, assist with respite care for caregivers, & phone/visit homebound elderly persons. Positions also available to mentor children, assist with disaster preparedness, support Veterans, and work in office settings at community agencies. Opportunities are available in the north Georgia counties of Banks, Dawson , Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Towns, Union, and White. Volunteer opportunities differ in each county.
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About GA Mountains RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program)
Location:
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging, 4080 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, GA 30566, US
Mission Statement
The RSVP mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
Description
RSVP is a national volunteer program which matches individuals ages 55+ with volunteer opportunities at organizations dedicated to improving their local communities. Volunteer positions are available in the North Georgia counties of Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Towns, Union, and White. Share your experience, skills, talents, and wisdom with volunteer programs in your local area to benefit members of your community. You receive assistance with matching your skills to a volunteer position and locating sites at which to volunteer; recognition and appreciation for volunteering; and free supplemental accident and liability insurance while serving as an RSVP Volunteer. RSVP is an AmeriCorps Seniors program funded and administered by AmeriCorps, the Federal Agency for volunteering and Service. Georgia Mountains RSVP is sponsored by Legacy Link, Area Agency on Aging, which provides services for older adults across North Georgia.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
various locations in North Georgia4080 Mundy Mill RdOakwood, GA 30566
DATE POSTED
October 2, 2015
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Exhibition Arts
- Elder care
- Public Speaking
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- minimum 4 hours per month
- Some opportunites require background check. Most require your own transportation. Skills vary with t