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41 people are interested
Volunteer with The ARC of Baltimore
ORGANIZATION: RSVP FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY
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41 people are interested
The Arc of Baltimore provides a comprehensive array of community -based support services to approximately 3,000 men, women and children with developmental disabilities in Baltimore City and County. The ARC's programs include medical day care, individual and family support, residential care, vocational care and more.
Volunteers are needed in a variety of capacities including the following:
Assist with acitivities, arts and crafts, serving lunch, friendly visiting, sharing a talent from 10 - 2 pm, one day a week or more at one of the 3 Adult DayCare sites. Attendees range in age from 21 to 90+. Sites are located in Dundalk, Towson and Lochraven and Putty Hill.
ARC Buddy program - volunteers matched with a developmentally disabled adult living in a group home of similar age and location. Volunteer contacts the client once a week by phone or visits.
Provide childcare at Towson office for developmentally disabled children while the parent(s) attends 1 1/2 - 2 hour support group meetings one or two evenings per month. Children will range from birth to 18 yo.
Lead a disaster preparedness group presentation for those living independently without on-site staff.
More opportunities with RSVP FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY
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About RSVP FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY
Location:
611 Central Ave, Suite 314, Towson, MD 21204, US
Mission Statement
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Baltimore County provides opportunities for seniors, aged 55 and older, to make a difference by volunteering with partnering non-profits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to make an impact in their communities.
Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
RSVP volunteers make a difference by assisting students in classrooms and afterschool, serving in food pantries, supervising and promoting the planting of trees and cleaning of streams, leading students on nature field trips, visiting homebound seniors, preparing taxes during tax season, counseling Medicare recipients, researching Medicare Part D prescription plans during the six week fall open enrollment period, preforming internet job searches and completing on-line job descriptions, performing home repairs, advocating for a foster care child, teaching nursing home residents about their rights, encouraging dementia residents to socialize and join in activities, assisting neighbors during disasters, leading senior center classes, or knitting blankets for sick children.
RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of the prospective volunteer with the opportunities. RSVP offers supplemental insurance while on duty and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed as well as additional benefits and training opportunities available to each volunteer. For more information on how you can get started, please contact us today!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7215 York RoadTowson, MD 21204
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training