United Way Regional Volunteer Center is encouraging seniors to join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for individuals age 55 and over that offers a full range of volunteer opportunities tailored for older and more experienced adults. RSVP allows its volunteers the chance to give back to the communities of Lake, LaPorte and Starke Counties.
RSVP is free to join and it’s open to anyone age 55 and over. Volunteers receive training, supplemental liability insurance, limited mileage reimbursement, a quarterly subscription to the Leading Times newsletter and the opportunity to attend social, educational and recognition events throughout the year.
From June 23 through July 24, United Way of LaPorte County will be involved in a classroom project at Lake Hill Elementary School in Michigan City. RSVP is actively recruiting volunteers who are interested in assisting the classroom teacher by reading to children, helping with class work and ensuring a safe classroom experience. Volunteer opportunities are available in 2 hour shifts (8:30am-10:30am and 10:30am-12:30pm), Monday through Thursday.
Volunteers are also needed to assist at Dunebrook in Michigan City. Volunteers will interact with infants and children up to 5 years old during Dunebrook’s weekly parenting class. Duties include holding babies, playing games, reading books and participating in other fun activities with children. Prior experience with this age group is preferred. This volunteer opportunity is available on every Wednesday from April 16 through July 31.
If you are interested in joining and volunteering or would like more information about RSVP, please contact Michael Glorioso, the United Way RSVP Director for Lake, LaPorte and Starke Counties, at 219-464-3583 or michael@unitedwaypc.org. You can also find out more about RSVP at www.nwivolunteer.org or www.facebook.com/unitedwayrsvp.
RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. Consisting of over 500,000 volunteers throughout the country, RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities specialized for older and more experienced adults. Through RSVP in Northwest Indiana, volunteers match their skills, wisdom and talents with the needs of the community in Lake, LaPorte and Starke Counties.
