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5 people are interested
Homebound seniors need your help! Volunteer Driver's urgently needed
ORGANIZATION: Friends RSVP
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5 people are interested
One hour per week of your time can make a difference to a senior who can no longer drive. The Friends Caregiver Program offers transportation to homebound or isolated older adults through our volunteer driving program.
Our volunteer drivers help homebound seniors remain independent and connected to their community by providing rides to medical appointments and errands such as grocery shopping. Our drivers can volunteer for as much or as little time or as much time as they wish. Friendships and community connections are often formed.
Consider becoming a volunteer driver and be a key to someone's continued independence. You will feel so rewarded when you see how grateful these folks are!
More opportunities with Friends RSVP
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Friends RSVP
Location:
202 N. State Street, Concord, NH 03301, US
Mission Statement
The Friends Program, is a non-profit human service organization, administratively based in Concord, serving eight counties in New Hampshire. The mission of the Friends Program is to strengthen communities by building relationships that empower people, encourage community service and restore faith in the human spirit. Friends Program oversees four programs including an emergency housing shelter, Friends Youth Mentoring, the Foster Grandparent Program and RSVP Program. The Friends Program serves thousands of children, older adults and families through the efforts of 2,500 volunteers in 8 counties. To learn more about the Friends Program visit www.friendsprogram.org.
Description
RSVP is a National Service program that taps the skills, talents and experience of more than half a million Americans to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other impact areas. Friends RSVP, serving in Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and Belknap Counties, mobilizes caring individuals to meet community needs by sharing their time and talents through meaningful volunteer activities at more than 85 non-profit and municipal organizations. More than 600 RSVP volunteers serve local senior nutrition programs, food banks, congregate meal sites; provide transportation and companionship to elderly persons to help them remain independent; serve as tutors and mentors for youth; help veterans and active military members; and help public and non-profit agencies provide hundreds of services to people more economically.
RSVP also provides older persons opportunities to remain active in meaingful volunteer roles in their communities, helping them remain healthy longer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Merrimack CountyConcord, NH 03301
DATE POSTED
July 29, 2020
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- We ask volunteers to provide a miniumum of 2 rides per month to one of our seniors according to their availabilty.
- If you enjoy meeting new people and over 55, we would love to have you as a volunteer driver. It is so rewarding!