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89 people are interested
Feeling Good Exercise Program
ORGANIZATION: Friends of The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
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89 people are interested
The Feeling Good Exercise Program is a senior exercise/wellness program to prevent osteosporosis,diabetes, obesity etc. RSVP volunteers are assigned a senior center close to their community and a day and hour that they will lead these exercise programs or discussions on nutrition and other health related issues pertinent to seniors. A fun project run by RSVP! Join Us! Not strenuous.
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About Friends of The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Location:
811 West Jericho Turnpike Suite 103W, Smithtown, NY 11787, US
Mission Statement
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program's mission is to provide volunteer opportunities that adddress our areas educational,environmental, public safety and human needs. In doing so RSVP fosters civic responsibility while strengthening the ties that bind us together as people. RSVP volunteers are matched by skills and interests to over 100 not-for-profits in Suffolk County. The senior remains active and essential in their community by giving of their time and the volunteer stations reap the benefits of having experienced, committed adults who have "free" time to dedicate to their cause. Our volunteers are as diverse as RSVP's volunteer stations: from blood services, to wildlife refuges to food pantry's and a speakers bureau with 100's of other placements to chose from. There is something for everyone!
Description
RSVP/Suffolk County has about 800 volunteers placed at over 100ites in this area. From the "America Reads" literacy initative to Youth mentoring programs and running senior excersize classes at centers and every other placement one can think of, the RSVP program has a presence.
The RSVP volunteer is given supplemental liability insurance while on site In addition Awards and recognition are given each volunteer annually as to hours served. The volunteer choses their placement, the hours that best suit them and the days that they are available for their volunteerism.
Annually Tribute Day is a large luncheon attended by RSVP volunteers who are acknowledged by leaders of industry and elected officials for their community service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
811 West Jericho Turnpike Suite 103WSmithtown, NY 11787
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- about 2-4 hours a week