Are you 55 or older and eager to make your community a better place? Join AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of Metro Atlanta, a volunteer program that mobilizes seasoned adults to serve as peer educators and advocates.
As an RSVP volunteer in this role, you will help older adults, persons with disabilities, and caregivers learn about local, state and federal programs and services that support everyday living. Examples include in-home services, Medicare counseling, caregiving help, senior utility discounts, and more.
We equip all volunteer presenters with PowerPoints, suggested scripts, handouts, training, and full support.
Responsibilities:
Select the opportunity of your choice. (Common locations include Zoom rooms, senior centers, senior apartments, faith communities, and other gathering places.)
Make a one-hour presentation or staff our Area Agency on Aging table at an information fair.
Maintain strict confidentiality standards.
Are you eager to improve life for aging Metro Atlantans? Contact us today and explore the options.
Metro Atlanta RSVP is a program of the Atlanta Regional Commission.
229 Peachtree St, NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the metro Atlanta RSVP program is to provide adults over the age of 55 opportunities for civic engagement and community involvement around issues related to helping older adults and people with disabilities maintain independent, healthy lifestyles and encourage sustainable lifelong communities.
Description
RSVP Volunteers will provide outreach, education and support around issues that are vital to helping older adults maintain healthy, independent lifestyles
Education & Literacy
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
229 Peachtree St, NEvolunteers are needed in multiple locationsClayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Fulton countiesAtlanta, GA30303
(33.7484,-84.39545)
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2021
SKILLS
Adult Education
People Skills
Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 55
Orientation or Training
You must be 55 or older to serve as an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer.
