RSVP Sarasota eNews

eNews RSVP Sarasota

for Senior and

Retired Volunteers

Serving Nonprofits in Sarasota County

July, 2010

The mission of RSVP is to engage individuals age 55 and older to utilize

their skills and lifetime experience through volunteer service

Senior Volunteers

Community Engagement Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way to keep your skills sharp, keep your mind active or develop new skills while serving your community. If you are interested in any of the assignments listed below, please give us a call for more information. We ask that you share this newsletter with friends who want to volunteer.

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RSVP Sarasota is looking to fill two vacancies on its
own Advisory Council. If you have a passion for solving community needs this is the perfect volunteer assignment for you. We are looking for someone with the following professional skills:

Marketing
Fundraising/resource development
Recruitment
Grant writing

Click here to learn more on VolunteerMatch!

Health Services

RSVP is currently seeking health service professionals to volunteer their time with the Health/Dental Clinics of Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Venice. Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, medical aides and alternative healthcare providers are needed to continue the important services these clinics provide for the low income population in our community. 4 hours of your time a week could mean lifesaving services for someone.

Senior Nutrition

Adequate nutrition is especially important as we age and become more vulnerable to chronic disease and less able to live independently. Senior Friendship Centers provide hot, nutritious meals at two centers or deliver to 660+ homebound individuals. Both programs are in need of volunteer drivers for home delivered meals, kitchen aides and host/hostesses at our dining sites. Just a few hours a week can mean a great deal to the health and well-being of our seniors in the community.

Veteran's Support and Welfare
Senior Friendship Centers will offer three new programs for veterans. RSVP volunteers will work as group leaders in veterans support groups or directly with veterans participating in the SFC's Caregiver Resources Centers. Volunteers can also train as class leaders to teach in a caregivers' support program called "Powerful Tools". Many different ways for you to help our veterans!

Job Development
RSVP Sarasota is partnering with CareerEdge, a nonprofit focusing on retraining and retooling the unemployed in Sarasota County. Use your experience and life skills to mentor CareerEdge clients to find new opportunities in employment.

Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can lower the risk of becoming obese and developing related diseases. RSVP volunteers will help local organizations reach out to more than 500 children to teach them the value of healthy eating and physical exercise. Join us!

Sarasota's Nonprofit Community
RSVP Sarasota is working directly with ten nonprofits in the county to help address the community's critical needs. Faced with budgetary restrictions, increased need for service and reduced staff, these organizations will be able to continue their efforts with the help of RSVP. Mentoring, tutoring, patient care, animal care, environmental stewardship are just some of the available opportunities. Call us to find out where the need is!

In This Issue

Advisory Council

Health Services

Senior Nutrition

Veteran's Support

Job Development

Childhood Obesity

Other Nonprofit Needs

Two Women

RSVP Sarasota

Senior Friendship Centers

1888 Brother Geenen Way
Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: (941) 953.556.3274
Fax: (941) 941.566.3256

vcopeland@FriendshipCenters.org

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Appointments Recommended

RSVP Sarasota

Advisory Council

Frank Clark

Thomas Giles

Debbe Hibler

Gail Hirsch

Charles Mericle

Michael Miner

Georgann Nugent

Carole Reynolds

Shari Shepard

Robert Winick

Quick Links

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About RSVP Sarasota

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Sarasota County (RSVP Sarasota) is a federally funded program through the Corporation for National & Community Service sponsored by Senior Friendship Centers, Inc.

RSVP Sarasota provides individuals with opportunities for community engagement with assignments that address critical local community needs, such as Senior and Childhood Nutrition, Health Services, Veterans Support, Job Development and many others.

RSVP Sarasota enrolls individuals over the age of 55 who are looking to share their talents with our partner organizations serving Sarasota County. RSVP provides supplemental accident and liability insurance while volunteering as well as orientation before starting an assignment, recognition for their service, innovative ways to enjoy retirement, and a chance to be a part of a national movement to improve our communities.