The Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP)Β is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. They use the skills and talents learned over the years, and also develop new ones, while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within our communities.
RSVP volunteers choose how, where and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Volunteers receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where they will serve and supplemental insurance while on duty. RSVP volunteers do not receive monetary incentives, but sponsoring organizations may reimburse them for some costs incurred during service.
Please contact the RSVP Coordinator for your specific county to verify current volunteer opportunities.
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Ashtabula County RSVPRSVP places volunteers with local nonprofit organizations to give back to their community and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Hey all - Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum is a new partner for RSVP! Want to volunteer there? They need helpers to staff their museum open hours, especially May to October! I'll be trying to get them more helpers for next year! In the meantime, they have a cool History on Tap event the 2nd Tuesday of the month October-May during the Winter season. Follow them to find out when they are!Here is a life ring from the Ashtabula car ferry. Last week marked the 65th anniversary of the sinking of the Ashtabula car ferry. The Ashtabula car ferry was built in 1906 by the Great Lakes Engineering Works of St. Clair, MI. Its career spanned an impressive 52 years as a car ferry for the Pennsylvania & Ontario Transportation Company.On the evening of September 18th, 1958, the Ashtabula car ferry journeyed back to the Ashtabula port from Port Burwell, something it had done for decades. Ahead of the ferry was the bulk freighter Ben Moreell. The two agreed to a port-side passing due to the rough waves. The ferry had yet to make it into the harbor properly and was struggling. It was too late, and the bow of the Moreell penetrated the port side of the Ashtabula car ferry, effectively sinking it, sadly two were lost in the incident. The car ferry would be scrapped in 1959.Image: A life ring from the Ashtabula car ferry that sank in the harbor.(Ashtabula Maritime Museum Staff)#Ashtabulamaritime #maritimehistory #artifactThursday
The Friends of the Kingsville Public Library are accepting book donations for the Harvest Book Sale on Saturday, October 12th. Book donations are being accepted until October 4th.
Step into the world of ballroom dancing! Whether you're single or part of a couple, this beginner class is designed to help you glide across the floor with confidence. Learn the basics of waltz, tango, and more in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for those looking to warm up for the upcoming Masquerade Ball or simply enjoy a new hobby! Sign up online at conneautartscenter.com/dance-classesCAC Members: $15/single β’ $25/coupleNon-Members: $18/single β’ $30/coupleWhen: October 13th from 10:30am-11:30amWhere: Conneaut Arts Center1025 Buffalo StreetConneaut, OH 44030
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RSVP of Columbiana and Jefferson CountiesRSVP connects volunteers ages 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match
We are delighted to share that Sandy has committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Jefferson County children by providing support at Sycamore Youth Center. Sycamore Youth CenterAmeriCorps SeniorsUnited Way of Jefferson County OhioFamily & Community ServicesServeOhioJefferson County General Health District
It's a pleasure to welcome couples who share a passion for volunteering. Harry and Alfreda join our Blue Crew family today. After enrolling in CHEERS for our seniors, we met at United Way of Jefferson County Ohio to identify the ideal roles for them. Harry's dedication to veterans will provide valuable companionship, while Alfreda's skills will enhance local events and combat foUnited Way of Jefferson County Ohioity. United Way Jefferson CoServeOhio Jefferson County General Health DistrictHealth Districtay of Southern Columbiana CountyUnited Way of Northern Columbiana County, Inc.ServeOhioJefferson County General Health District
Although, a little camera shy Cindy will make a huge impact behind the scenes. Welcome to the Blue Crew family Cindy! Cindy will be working toward finding her perfect volunteer opportunity in the coming days, be sure to follow for the exciting news. AmeriCorps SeniorsUnited Way of Jefferson County OhioFamily & Community ServicesUnited Way of Southern Columbiana CountyUnited Way of Northern Columbiana County, Inc.ServeOhioJefferson County General Health District
Welcoming Georgia to the Blue Crew family! We will working to find just the perfect opportunity the aligns with her strengths to serve her community. Be sure to check back for updates. AmeriCorps SeniorsUnited Way of Jefferson County OhioFamily & Community ServicesUnited Way of Southern Columbiana CountyUnited Way of Northern Columbiana County, Inc.ServeOhioJefferson County General Health District
Come out and support an awesome agency.The Taste of Jefferson County is right around the corner! Please join us for an evening of sampling of food from local restaurants and bakeries. Tickets can be purchased on runsignup.com/TicketEvent/UWTasteofJeffersonCountyOH, by calling the United Way Office at 740-284-9000 or by purchasing tickets at the door. Please call with any questions. We hope to see you there!
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RSVP of Crawford, Marion & Morrow CountiesRSVP connects volunteers ages 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match
St. Paul United Methodist Church Food Pantry. There are 6 RSVP volunteers who serve at this station. This food pantry provides food to the needy in the Galion community. They operate every third Saturday of every month from 9am to 11am. If you are 55 and over and are interested in volunteering at this location get ahold of Will Grimes.419-565-8940[email protected]crawfordgiveback.org
Leapin' Outreach Center in Marion is a non profit that provides clothing and other needs for Marion County residents in need. There are 23 RSVP volunteers that serve on a weekly basis. They are open Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm, and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. If you are 55 and older and are interested in volunteering get ahold of Will Grimes419-565-8940[email protected]mariongiveback.org
Here at The Marion Senior Center till 2 PM. Come get your vaccinations and goodies!
Come join us on September 30th from 10am-2pm for some fun, donuts, cider, and door prizes! If you need your vaccinations done this will be a perfect opportunity to do so. Hope to see you there!
I would like to introduce everyone our new partner NAMI Marion and Crawford Counties. Here is a little bit about NAMI.The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nationβs largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nationβs leading voice on mental health. Today NAMI unites the power of hundreds of thousands of volunteers who participate in thousands of local affiliates and state organizations to provide education and support, combat discrimination, increase funding for research, and advocate for adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation, and jobs for individuals with mental illness.If you are interested in volunteering with NAMI Marion and Crawford Counties contact Will Grimes. (419)565-8940[email protected]Sign up now at rsvp.fcsserves.org/sign-up-now/
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RSVP of Mahoning & Trumbull CountiesRSVP is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and better. Our mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
By volunteeringβ¦.with SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts you willβ’ Enhance Arts education for underserved studentsβ’ Inspire creativity and confidenceβ’ Connect to the community through serviceLooking for present or former teachers or artists 55 years old +, with time on Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm-730 pm and Saturday from 930am-130 pm to help out in various ways while programming is taking place. If interested contact Denise Brindle, AmeriCorps RSVP at 330-728-1349. Or email at [email protected]. For more SMARTS information www.SMARTSArtSchool.orgYou can MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!Learn more about volunteer opportunities and join our mission to improve creative minds.
Help out your community! Mahoning County Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers to deliver meals throughout Mahoning County. They also need an assistant in the kitchen to help with preparing meals and other small tasks.. (not cooking).πIf you have a bit of time to spare and want to make a difference, reach out to Denise at 330-728-1349 or [email protected]. Your help could really brighten someone's day!π
Help out your community! Trumbull Mobile Meals is in need of drivers to deliver meals throughout Trumbull County. If you have a bit of time to spare and want to make a difference, reach out to Denise at 330-728-1349 or [email protected]. Your help could really brighten someone's day!
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RSVP of Montgomery & Greene CountiesThe Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. They use the skills and talents learned over the years, and develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities.
Parents, This one is for you ... Here's a FREE family fun event designed to make critical thinking a fun and natural part of your everyday life! Join us thisThursday, September 26th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Dayton Metro Library (215 E. 3rd). Register today: tinyurl.com/yck5mkux
We had two great volunteer appreciation luncheons this week. We were blessed with the great company of our volunteers and some coordinators from our partner organizations, delicious food, and a talented musician Bobby Tee! Also, thank you, City Barbeque Kettering, for the generous discounts for seniors, and Mosaic Church-Better Together for donating space. #bettertogether #AmeriCorpsSeniors #ServeOhio #FCSserves #rsvpgreene #rsvpmontgomery
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Photos from American Red Cross's post
Miami Valley Meals, formerly Set the Banquet Table, provides bulk meals to organizations that feed the hungry. Primary funding for this project was secured through the MVCAP utilizing Community Servic...
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RSVP of Portage CountyAmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of Portage County engages older volunteers to serve local partner agencies.
This isn't a goodbye, it's an "I'll see you later" πAs some of you may have already heard through the grapevine, I have accepted a position with CASA of Portage County. After having served in the nonprofit sector with Family & Community Services for nearly 20 years, Iβll be switching gears to give back in other ways. As hard as itβs going to be to walk away from our partnerships and our amazing volunteers, I am excited about the new opportunity to serve Portage County. I will miss each and every one of the amazing connections, our incredible volunteers and I am certain our paths will cross down the road. And in the interim, my Assistant Director (Sarah Capretta) will be managing this program from afar until my position is filled. Please send anyone that may want to join the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP team to our website: www.fcsserves.org and look under the βjoin our teamβ tab for more information.Wishing you all the best and THANK YOU for your friendship, the support, and the opportunity to collaborate over the years. And I hope to see you still around Portage County! Together in Service,Crystal Shanley πForever #PortageRSVP & a member of the BLUE CrewFamily & Community Services ServeOhio AxessPointe Community Health Centers United Way of Portage County Ohio AmeriCorps Seniors Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Please join our AmeriCorps Seniors #PortageRSVP volunteers at Kentway Apartments for their service project. As part of the RSVP Community Give Back Days...all month long they are collecting items for housing kits to support Miller Community House in Kent. All are welcome to support this project & donations can be dropped off to Kentway Apartments on Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm. Please ask for Annett or any RSVP volunteer π And thank you in advance for helping us to GIVE BACK to our community!!! For more information, find us online at www.PortageGiveBack.org RSVP, Kentway, and Miller Community House are all programs of Family & Community Services and AxessPointe Community Health Centers #FCSserves #AmeriCorpsSeniors #SupportLocal #GoForthDoGood #AmeriCorpsWorks #LiveUnited United Way of Portage County Ohio ServeOhio SCOPE Portage County Senior Center Kent Area Chamber of Commerce
Our wonderful AmeriCorps Seniors #PortageRSVP volunteer, Patti, has been hard at work this year! πToday, she donated 150 knitted hats, gloves and scarves that are all handmade with love!! Our staff, Crystal Shanley, dropped these items off to Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center in Stark County to be distributed to their veteran partners. πΊπ² THANK YOU Patti for all you do and for giving back to all those in our community!!! For more information on opportunities for volunteering, please find us online at www.PortageGiveBack.org RSVP is a program of Family & Community Services and AxessPointe Community Health Centers #FCSserves #AmeriCorpsSeniors #SupportLocal #GoForthDoGood #AmeriCorpsWorks #LiveUnited United Way of Portage County Ohio ServeOhio
What a wonderful way to start the week!! π Every Monday, our AmeriCorps Seniors #PortageRSVP volunteers (Miss Laura and Miss Linda) have the privilege of spending one-on-one time with a group of kids in partnership with Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority. And as you can tell by the smiles and assignments being completed, it's a partnership that benefits both the students and our volunteers!!! π It's great to see the older kids assisting the younger ones with spelling tests, reading etc...WOW, what a testament to the kind of kids in this program and a nice kudos to the mentors/volunteers/role models in their lives!! RSVP is a program of Family & Community Services and AxessPointe Community Health Centers #FCSserves #AmeriCorpsSeniors #SupportLocal #GoForthDoGood #AmeriCorpsWorks #LiveUnited United Way of Portage County Ohio ServeOhio Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce Brimfield Lions Club Ravenna Lions Club * all kids in photos have signed releases on file π·
Last week our AmeriCorps Seniors #PortageRSVP volunteers and staff delivered two rounds of Adult and Kid Kits to benefit the patients at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna πThank you to our volunteers for their commitment to service and for going the extra mile to support our community partners!! Volunteers & Staff Pictured Below:β Faith β Shirley β Jackie L β Becky ββ Jackie B β Heidi β Sandy Wilburn (The Wilds Senior staff) β Stephanie Montgomery (UH Portage Medical Center staff) β Crystal Shanley (RSVP staff)RSVP is a program of Family & Community Services and AxessPointe Community Health Centers #FCSserves #AmeriCorpsSeniors #SupportLocal #GoForthDoGood #AmeriCorpsWorks #LiveUnited United Way of Portage County Ohio ServeOhio Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities SCOPE Portage County Senior Center The Chestnut Tree at UH Portage Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce
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RSVP of Seneca, Wyandot & Huron CountiesRSVP connects volunteers ages 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match their skills and availability
Please help us welcome our newest RSVP volunteers, who all chose to be mentors in Tiffin City Schools' Read to Succeed program!
Last week RSVP staff and volunteers Pat, Cindy, and Michelle were honored to share about their experience with RSVP at Lifelong Learning at Tiffin University. Over 200 in attendance; what a fun group! We cannot thank TU enough for having us out to share all the good work weβre doing in our community alongside three other wonderful organizations that help support our Seneca County senior community. #RSVPserves #LiveUnited
We canβt wait to join in the fun!! π₯³πππTHE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!!!!πππThe Wyandot County Fair starts on Monday, September 9th!Senior Day at the Fair is Wednesday, September 11thβΌβΌβΌSenior Day Lunch tickets are available for pick up at the Senior Connection (124 S. Sandusky Ave) and our office (127 S. Sandusky Ave) during office hours. This event is open to everyone and you do not need to be a Wyandot County resident to attend. You do NOT need a ticket to attend our Senior Day event at the Masters Building on September 11th. You DO need a ticket for a FREE LUNCH! Our good friends at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will be providing lunch and it is always a treat!β€οΈJUST FOR 2024 - WCCOA is also offering FREE ADMISSION to the fair on Wednesday, September 11th to WYANDOT COUNTY SENIORS in celebration of our 50th Anniversary!! Admission tickets are also available in our office but are limited to Wyandot County Seniors only. We love our county fair and can't wait to see everyone on the 11th!!#wyandotcounty #wyandotseniors #WCCOA #wyandotcountyfair #WYCOFair2024 #worthcrowingabout #SeniorDayattheFair2024 #SeniorDay #JoinTheFun
It's almost the first day of school for our local students! Which also means we are welcoming back our awesome mentors to our classrooms, as well as several new reading mentors who will begin this fall. So thankful for the gift of their time to work with our students!This could be you, too. Want to join us? Sign up here: rsvp.fcsserves.org/sign-up-now/
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RSVP of Stark CountyAmeriCorps Seniors RSVP of Stark County engages older volunteers to serve with local partner agencies
This isn't a goodbye, it's an "I'll see you later" πAs some of you may have already heard through the grapevine, I have accepted a position with CASA of Portage County. After having served in the nonprofit sector with Family & Community Services for nearly 20 years, Iβll be switching gears to give back in other ways. As hard as itβs going to be to walk away from our partnerships and our amazing volunteers, I am excited about the new opportunity to serve Portage County. I will miss each and every one of the amazing Stark County connections, our incredible volunteers and I am certain our paths will cross down the road. And in the interim, my Assistant Director (Sarah Capretta) will be managing Stark County from afar until my position is filled. Please send anyone that may want to join the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP team to our website: www.fcsserves.org and look under the βjoin our teamβ tab for more information.Wishing you all the best and THANK YOU for your friendship, the support, and the opportunity to collaborate over the years. And I hope to see you still around Stark County! Together in Service,Crystal Shanley πForever #StarkRSVP and a member of the BLUE Crew!Family & Community Services ServeOhio AxessPointe Community Health Centers United Way of Greater Stark County Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Northwest Stark Senior Center AmeriCorps Seniors Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center Canal Fulton Lions Club- We Serve
Tremendous job Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center πΊπ²We are thankful to have participated on behalf of AmeriCorps Seniors #StarkRSVP and look forward to future opportunities to serve!!! π
What a fantastic turn out today at the Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center 7th Annual Veteran's Resource Fair at the MAPS Air Museum πΊπ² We are here until 3pm, stop by and say hello to our AmeriCorps Seniors #StarkRSVP volunteer, Bev, and staff, Crystal Shanley. We are joined by several other veteran organizations, nonprofits and more!! Information available at www.StarkGiveBack.org on ways to volunteer. Many thanks to SAM Center and all the volunteers for putting together such a worthwhile event for area veterans. RSVP is a program of Family & Community Services and AxessPointe Community Health Centers #FCSserves #AmeriCorpsSeniors #SupportLocal #GoForthDoGood #AmeriCorpsWorks #LiveUnited United Way of Greater Stark County ServeOhio Veterans Service Commission of Stark County Cleveland VA Medical Center SSVF
Wow!! What a fantastic turn out on day #1 of the Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center 7th Annual Veterans Resource Fair! πΊπ²Be sure to stop out tomorrow to see our AmeriCorps Seniors #StarkRSVP volunteer, Bev, and our staff, Crystal Shanley. We are here to help YOU find opportunities to volunteer & serve!! Find us online at www.StarkGiveBack.org
Good news travels fast locally with our AmeriCorps Seniors #StarkRSVP program!!! With thanks and appreciate to the Stark County Healthy Aging Grant, we were able to secure funds to help expand our program & recruit additional volunteers into service. We are thrilled to share that we were able to showcase our very own volunteers on a billboard, located on at 4015 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton. Drive by and check out Joe and Mary!!! πFor more information on how YOU can support the community and the many opportunities for volunteering, please find us online at www.StarkGiveBack.org RSVP is a program of Family & Community Services and AxessPointe Community Health Centers #FCSserves #AmeriCorpsSeniors #SupportLocal #GoForthDoGood #AmeriCorpsWorks #LiveUnited United Way of Greater Stark County ServeOhio North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce Northwest Stark Senior Center
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RSVP Locations
Ashtabula184 E. Walnut Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 (440) 670-9125 (p) (440) 210-9298 (f)
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Columbiana & JeffersonP.O. Box 355 Lisbon, Ohio 44432 (330) 424-7877 (p) (330) 424-0910 (f)
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Crawford, Marion
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Montgomery & Greene1133 South Edwin C Moses Blvd. Dayton, Ohio 45417 (937) 225-9999 (p) (937) 225-3962 (f)
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Wyandot, Seneca & Huron201 S. Washington Street Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 448-1530 (p) (419) 448-1531 (f)
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Portage & Stark705 Oakwood Street Suite 200 Ravenna, Ohio 44266 (330) 877-2495 (p) (330) 877-3195 (f)
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Mahoning &Β Trumbull201 Wick Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44503 (330) 480-0352 (p) (330) 480-0872 (f)
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