Are you 55 or older and eager to educate your community? 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 and persons with disabilities maintain healthy independent lifestyles. Conduct public presentations on various health topics including diabetes, medication management, preventive services, healthy sexuality (STD prevention). Discuss risk factors, treatment options, and the importance of preventative services and provide information on available free/low-cost services.
Travel to specified locations (senior centers, congregate residences or organization locations) to provide presentations and/or counseling. [NOTE: Presentations are currently virtual.]
Handle related, general administrative tasks and reporting volunteer hours and outreach
Distribute appropriate information and brochures to clients and consumers
Maintain strict confidentiality standards
To keep communities safe, all duties will be performed virtually until further notice.
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
Health & Medicine
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
229 Peachtree Street, NEVolunteers are needed in multiple locationsClaytonn, Cobb, DeKalb, FultonAtlanta, GA30303
(33.7484,-84.39545)
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2021
SKILLS
Healthcare
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 55
Orientation or Training
four hours per month
You must be 55 or older to serve as an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer.
