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7 people are interested
Older Adult Prevention Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Monmouth County / Family & Children's Service
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7 people are interested
The WISE Program is a wellness and prevention program targeting older adults, which is designed to help them celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance abuse. It provides valuable educational services to older adults on topics including medication misuse and management, stress management, depression, and substance abuse. The six-lesson curriculum is facilitated by trained prevention specialists once per week over a six-week period.
Volunteers would take the 2-day training class and participate as a WISE facilitator at locations throughout Monmouth County.
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About RSVP of Monmouth County / Family & Children's Service
Location:
191 Bath Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740, US
Mission Statement
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Monmouth County , RSVP,helps individuals 55 years of age and older find meaningful volunteer assignments with non- profit and public service organizations in an effort to meet critical needs of the community .
Description
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, hospitals, nursing homes, 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
191 Bath Ave.Long Branch, NJ 07740
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2023
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Acupuncture
- Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours, once a week in 6 week blocks several times during the year