1) Volunteers escort food bank clients through the grocery aisles helping them select items for their family. These volunteers will also help with stocking and cleaning shelves.
2) Warehouse help - Volunteers will accept donations, weigh them and provide a receipt. They pack variety boxes, help with loading freezers and coolers and bring food upstairs from the warehouse to the grocery. Also assist with sweeping and organizing.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AMERICORPS RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)
The AmeriCorps RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and over. RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves. We have been recruiting volunteers for over 30 years in Kitsap County and want to find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and over have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community.
RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities.
Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, meals on wheels, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores, museums and a community library throughout Kitsap County. We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities that help our community.
INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete.
We look forward to having you as an RSVP volunteer!
223 N. Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403, US
Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
Lutheran Community Services Northwest, in Pierce and Kitsap County, focuses on services for seniors, including Caregiver Support, Home Care, Meals on Wheels, RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), Senior Friends, and Senior Companion Program. In addition, the Kitsap County office has a Navy Respite program and the Pierce County Office has a Refugee Resettlement and Placement Program, and Senior Media Services.
Silverdale Way NorthwestSilverdale, WA 98383
November 6, 2023
