During these uncertain times, how can we help?
See below to access our COVID-19 Resource Hub, and to explore our growing directory of COVID-19-specific and virtual volunteering opportunities.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Many seniors and people living with disabilities are unable to go grocery shopping due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. These individuals rely on the kindness and generosity of volunteers in our community. Volunteer shoppers donate their time to shop and deliver groceries. Our volunteer dispatchers piece the whole puzzle together by matching seniors' needs with shopper availability.
Schedule:
-Our dispatch desk is open Monday-Friday
-Dispatchers take one or more 3-4 hour shifts a week depending on their availability
-We ask that our dispatchers commit to 3 months of volunteering
Responsibilities:
-Answer calls and emails to facilitate matches between seniors and volunteer drivers
-Explain how our program operates to new volunteers
-Record all ride assignments
Qualifications:
-Patient, kind, and organized
-Eager to help seniors
- Dispatchers will need reliable transportation method
-Willingness to learn new computer programs
Training/Support:
-Program training and overview with staff
-Volunteers will receive ongoing training and support
Benefits:
-Volunteering is good for your health!
-Decreased levels of stress, a lower risk for depression
-Satisfaction of making a difference in your community and in the lives of others
Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below
Learn more about the Grocery Shopper Program here!
You can also contact transportation@scvolunteercenter.org or (831) 427-3435
1740 17th Avenue, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062, US
The mission of Monterey Bay RSVP is to provide meaningful and significant volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of individuals age 55 and older, that meet the social and economic needs of the community, and maximize resources for the benefit of all the citizens of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.
The mission of Monterey Bay RSVP is to provide meaningful and significant volunteer opportunities that enrich the lives of individuals age 55 and older, that meet the social and economic needs of the community, and maximize resources for the benefit of all the citizens of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
December 1, 2020
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