I’m Ready to Get Involved
Ready set, get involved.
There are many different opportunities to get involved in. You can pick an opportunity, depending on area and your interests. If you go to here, then you can fill out the simple questions; zip code, distance (how far are you welling to travel), keywords, skills, city, state and program (Senior Corps, RSVP, FGP, SCP.) You can also call to receive more information at 1-800-424-8867 or e-mail them at help@joinseniorservice.org.
For all programs, you can volunteer up to 40 hours a week and some volunteers can earn tax free, hourly stipend (weekly pay).
One of the programs, that is offered is Foster Grandparents Program (FGP). FGP is a program for people that are 55 years and older. Where you can become a friend, mentor and a role model to everybody that you come in contact with.
Another program, that is offered is Senior Companion Program (SCP.) If you are 55 years and older and want to become a companion to a frail person, then SCP is for you. If you want become an SCP then you will receive liability insurance while on duty, pre-service orientation, supplemental accident and training from the organization where you serve.
RSVP
The last program, that is offered is RSVP. If you are 55 and over, and want to tackle tough issues in your community then RSVP is for you. More than 500,00 people have volunteer though RSVP. If you want become a RSVP then you will receive liability insurance while on duty, pre-service orientation, supplemental accident and training from the organization where you serve.
Senior Corps is a great way to get involved and help others and your community. It is a great use of your time, efforts and talents. Best of all you can benefit from it as well. For more information visit here.
16 Responses to “I’m Ready to Get Involved”
Leave a Reply to Keith Vong
used to be advocate for agency on aging in rutland vt………..would like to apply for position on senior companions
I am an attorney and would like to volunteer as an attorney. Please contact me asap.
From: janette katz (janettekatz@gmail.com)
I am an attorney and would like to volunteer as an attorney in the Santa Monica, West Los Angeles, or Los Angeles area.
Looking for volunteers in Michigan. Must love cats/dogs, as this is for an animal rescue.
Interested in joining the program.
I am a recently retired college administrator and am interested in doing some volunteer work in Nassau County, Long Island, NY. Please contact me and let me know what’s available.
Thank you
I would be very interested in volunteer work in Nassau County, preferably close to NYC. I have a master’s degree in Social Work, although I have not worked in the field for quite some time. I ran my own nanny/home healthcare agency from 1980-1996. Thank you.
Hi There,
I am the Director of Entertainment and Activities at The Palace Suites independent living facility in Miami Fl. I have many residents that would like to give back to the community in some way but most of them are on walkers or can no longer drive to get anywhere to volunteer. I was inquiring around to see if I could find somthing they could do on a monthly basis set up as an activity here in our facility. I am thinking along the lines of assembling things for mailing or a charity organization or assembling care packages for shiopment etc. Do you have any suggestions on how I could make something like this happen?
Thanks so much!
Via
Hello,
I’m a Medicare help specialist. I would love to help any Seniors with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A,B,C or D questions.
I have been searching for volunteer opportunities in all the wrong places. I would like to volunteer in the Affton, Lemay, Mehlville areas of St. Louis, Mo. I had my own business before retiring but would like to do volunteer work that is fun and gratifying. Thank You, Frank
I am interested itn becoming a foster grandparent.
I would be interested in becoming a foster
grandparent. My grandchildren are all living
far away.
Hello:
I would like to be considered for your volunteer work. I would like something that is gratifying and rewarding. I am an Administrative Assistant and would like do the same work or work with children, especially those with mental problems; but children and that are not violent. I excell in my peoople and communication skills with all levels of people.
Thank you
Denise E. Hurst
347-928-4965
i will be retiring as of Dec 28, 2012 from my job of 16 years not of my choice. I have been a secretary for this time in a small hydraulic repair shop. They are eliminating my position. I would like some advice on volunteering some of my time on rewarding work I am 66 years old and in pretty good health. I live in Milford Ohio 45150 and would like some choices in my area. Please see if you can help me. I was not ready to quit at this time.
How does one get a program stated in their area? Do you have to be a 501C3 agency to qualify? There is not enough help in our area for the elderly.
I am retired & looking for either a part time job or volunteer work nearby to me. I live in West Ofrange N.J. I can teach various sports, chess, I am extremely competant in finances , able to give excellent financial advice. Would also be interested in a friendly card game on a regular basis.