Oxnard RSVP

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350 No. C St.Oxnard, CA 93030 United States

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http://www.venturacountyrsvp.org

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Volunteer to CHAT with a senior

Flexible Schedule | Oxnard, CA 93030

Do you like talking on the phone? Want to help seniors who are isolated and lonely? Are you naturally a social butterfly, but the pandemic has you homebound? Volunteer to CHAT with a senior and help your community. RSVP is kicking off a new program called CHAT (Call Him/Her And Talk). It’s all about connecting seniors to check in on one another. And it’s a great way to volunteer but stay safe during these unusual times. CHAT volunteers must be willing to call senior clients two times a week, Monday through Friday between 9am and 3pm. Calls should be no longer than 15-30 mins, and volunteers can call one or as many as three seniors at scheduled times. Clients will be matched by interest with volunteers to help make conversations natural. Volunteers must be 55 years of age or older and commit to 6 months with our CHAT program. RSVP volunteer qualities: Excellent listening skills Enjoy and value conversations with others Able to speak clearly, patiently, and at times, slowly Physically able to use the telephone and manage lengthy calls, as needed Responsibilities and practices: Treat senior with respect, kindness and consideration at all times Ask open-ended questions Maintain open communication with RSVP staff about any concerns Complete training, background check and sign confidentiality form Fill out required paperwork CHAT volunteers must sign a confidentiality agreement and undergo a background check before being paired with a senior.

Date Posted: Aug 3, 2022
Grocery shop for those who can't

Flexible Schedule | Oxnard, CA 93030

A unique opportunity for volunteers who are 55+. Imagine being able to cook for yourself, but not being able to drive to the grocery store or having a disability that interferes with your ability to walk through a store. Now you can help! Local volunteers grocery shop one morning each week for those who can't. You can help seniors maintain an independent lifestyle by being one of the volunteers. This is a totally volunteer-run nonprofit. Seniors pay for their own groceries. Three service opportunities are available: Call participants to receive their grocery order Meet other volunteers at a local grocery store to shop once a week Deliver the groceries using your own car Volunteers not only form special friendships as they shop and deliver together, but also develop close bonds of trust and friendship with the customers through their personal contact. Weekly time commitment is between 2 to 4 hours.

Date Posted: Aug 3, 2022
Learn Tai Chi then Teach it to Seniors

Flexible Schedule | Oxnard, CA 93030

It's Tai Chi! Improve balance! Make friends! Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance (TCMBB) is an exercise class being offered through RSVP, a volunteer recruitment/placement program which also oversees the popular RSVP Bone Builders classes. The eight forms used in TCMBB have been proven through scientific study to improve balance and strength among participants. We are looking for volunteers to train as instructors. No prior experience with Tai Chi is required, although it is helpful. Training consists of visiting one of our classes (in Ventura, Oxnard or Camarillo or online), completing 15 hours of training with our master trainers, and practicing the forms before becoming certified. There is no charge for being trained, but we do request a commitment to teach at least two 12-week sessions of the free class once certified. Currently there are two scheduled trainings: Training 1: August 15, 22 and 26 (1 to 4 p.m.) and August 20 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch provided) Training 2: January 28 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch provided), January 30, February 3 and 6 (1 to 4 p.m.) Instructors must be 55 or older to qualify for RSVP program. As a Volunteer Instructor you will lead twice weekly 90-minute classes over a 12-week period. Volunteer Instructors co-teach with a partner, allowing flexibility for vacation and personal days. Class size is small and participants are typically seniors. COVID-19 increased the level of social isolation among seniors. This program, while focusing on exercise, also emphasizes making friends and connections with others in the class with a goal of fighting loneliness. JOIN US!! Call Matt at 805-385-8019 for more information.

Date Posted: Aug 2, 2022

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Oxnard RSVP's mission is to enrich the lives of people age 55 and over by building a bridge to meaningful volunteer opportunities that use their time and talent in significant service to the community.

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RSVP helps answer unmet community needs by matching mature volunteers (ages 55+) with non-profit and public agencies. All work is voluntary and based on the individual's desire to serve.

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