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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
 As part of a nationwide volunteer program, RSVP of Warren & Washington Counties invites adults age 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of neighbors in need. Whether mentoring youth, providing emergency/disaster preparation presentations to community groups, or leadership in osteoporosis prevention classes (just three of over 50 volunteer opportunities), RSVP volunteers make their communities stronger.
 Meals on Wheels Group
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As a member of RSVP, you support a program that is the only clearinghouse for volunteerism in our two counties, which benefits not only those looking to volunteer, but also the organizations we serve. Volunteerism is a very cost-effective and efficient way to provide services our communities not for profit organizations. RSVP volunteers over the last year contributed over 27,000 hours of service to keeping our area a good and vibrant place to live – and that is another of the important things you support as an RSVP member.
Consider joining a great group of over 400 area seniors who are making a difference in their community – RSVP of Warren & Washington Counties.
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What do our work sites say about RSVP volunteers? Here are some quotes…
Queensbury Elementary School, Community Partnerships Program: “The RSVP volunteer mentors (see article in this newsletter) are making such a difference in the lives of these children – the changes are amazing. Send more!”
RSVP Volunteers:
Mary Bodnar, Katherine Ramsey, Gene Varney and Gail Varney
Washington County Fair
 | Muscular Dystrophy Association, Annual Lock-Up fundraiser: “The volunteers RSVP provides for each [year’s event] are integral in making the events run smoothly, and they are always the most delightful people to work with. The event was a success, pledging over$28,000. Everyone that helped out was fantastic!!” – Doug Cooper, Volunteer Coordinator
Adirondack Mountain Club: “Please tell Karen thanks so much for today’s volunteers. Even in this weather (snow) & with a delay in opening they all showed up. Thank you.” - Carol Shaw, Administrator
Prospect Child & Family Center: “WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! I wish to extend a sincere thank you for RSVP’s support in recruiting volunteers for this year’s Festival of Trees. It’s very rewarding to know that Prospect Child & Family Center has the local community behind them, and RSVP has proven year after year to be strong supporters of the center!
Kathy Bee – Volunteer Chairperson Festival of Trees.
Warren County Tourism: “Your volunteers were awesome in getting the job done!”- Kate Johnson, Director
Hadley-Luzerne Library: “Jean Harrold is great - she keeps our Children’s Library in shape – we see the difference after Jean has been here!” – Cynthia Hedger, Director
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A Good Question:
People may ask, “Why be an RSVP volunteer, when I can just volunteer on my own?” Well they can, but here is a checklist highlighting the difference…
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Volunteering Alone |
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• Over 50 volunteer opportunities ready for you to explore, with most urgent community needs highlighted
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• You have a professional trained to assist in finding the best match for your skills & interests
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• Updated opportunity lists for when you want something new to do
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• Supplemental accident and liability insurance
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• Volunteer recognition – both personal thanks, several major events, quarterly newsletter, etc.
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• Part of a group with proven track record - you know you are making a difference
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Volunteer Opportunities
There are a variety of opportunities available, in various locations throughout Warren and Washington counties:
• Youth mentors
• Emergency/Disaster preparedness
• Meals On Wheels delivery
• Osteobusters exercise & education program trainers
• Domestic violence hotline, court advocacy, clerical, etc.
• Services for Seniors: transportation, meals delivery, handyman, etc.
• Income tax assistance for the needy
• Teaching adults to read
• Reception/clerical at a hospice organization
• Variety of tasks in hospital setting
• Man information booth for Chamber of Commerce
• Event support: G.F. Symphony, Festival of Trees, Americade Breakfast, etc.
• Sexual trauma/recovery service center hotline/advocacy
• Pet therapy, take your pet to seniors in adult homes.
• Pet care at area shelter - various jobs
• Answer phones, garden, etc. at a charitable nonprofit retreat center on Lake George
• Make items for hospital patients/children with severe illness
.• Clerical assistance, computer and non-computer at historical society, museums, environmental, health education, arts organization, and family activity/sports center
For more information on these or other volunteer opportunities contact RSVP.
RSVP of Warren and Washington Counties, a volunteer organization of adults 55 years of age and older, recently awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for 2009 to Della Shiell. Through RSVP’s partnerships with several not for profit organizations, Della has been able to donate thousands of hours to her community. RSVP offers many volunteer opportunities; for information on how you can make a difference in your community please visit our website at www.tcuwny.org, or call 518-743-9158 .
Della Sheill receiving award from Project Director Jeff Stewart
Congratulations, Della on a job well done.
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Advisory Committee
Gene Casella
Sue Beadle
Jackie Andrejkovics
Tammy Heckenberg
Rene Clements
Chairperson
Reverend Lamont Robinson
Katherine Ramsey
John Weston
Lois Wiegert
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Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP of Warren & Washington Counties
696 Upper Glen Street
Queensbury, NY 12804
Phone: 518-743-9158
Fax: 518-793-5784
Email: rsvp@tcuwny.org
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