Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program
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What is the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program?
RSVP offers personal assistance to people at least 55 years of age in exploring your volunteer interests (919) 968-2054 or (919) 968-2056
Volunteer Opportunities across nonprofits, schools and governments in Orange County
Updated April 13, 2012
Caregiver's Day Out Volunteers Needed
Be part of a team to help the Caregiver's Day Out Program serve committed caregivers and participants. Provide participants with opportunities to be involved and socialize with others, while giving caregivers a few hours of personal time. Set up and help with activities, distribute snacks or go on field trips. Volunteers must be comfortable with individuals who have cognitive and physical impairments, have an abundance of patience, a sense of humor and be capable and willing to provide assistance as indicated. On the job training.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 11 am - 4 pm, minimum 6 months
Have knowledge of computer software or hardware? Want to be part of a team-based volunteer program? SeniorNet programs offer older adults a chance to learn something new whether they are new to computers or interested in an up and coming software. Volunteers are needed to help coach or instruct students in a state-of-the-art computer classroom at the Seymour Center. Courses vary depending on students' interests and volunteers' skill sets. You can volunteer for one class (3 hours one time or 4 hours weekly for 6 weeks). Or help out behind the scenes.
- New Volunteer Registration form
- Hours Report Form
- Policies on Eligible Service Hours
Volunteer Opportunities for People 55 years and over, includes one-time projects
- Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough
- Attend a New Volunteer Orientation, Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 10 am - 12 Noon or Call for information. (919) 968-205. Seymour Center
Partners -- Volunteer Stations
A leader in volunteer recruitment and placement for adults 55 years+, the RSVP Volunteer Program of Orange County partners with local nonprofit agencies to identify community needs and seeks volunteers with interests in meeting those needs.
- Once nonprofit agencies partner with the RSVP Volunteer Program, they are referred to as Volunteer Stations. More than 100 agencies have registered with RSVP for assistance in finding volunteers at least 55 years of age or more.
- Each Volunteer Station provides job descriptions to aid RSVP staff in seeking volunteers for those agencies.
Eligibility to be an RSVP 55+ Volunteer
- Be at least 55 years of age or older for most volunteer opportunities available through the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program
- Be willing to submit volunteer service hours and serve in Orange County
- You don't have to be retired
RSVP Locations
Chapel Hill: Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, off Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
(919) 968-2054
FAX (919) 968-2093
Hillsborough: Call the Chapel Hill office to arrange a visit.
Sponsors
Corporation for National & Community Service, through the Orange County Government Dept on Aging with additional support from the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill