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Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, part of the Corporation for National and Community Service and sponsored locally by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend, has the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.
  

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120 South Taylor Street
South Bend, IN
46601
Counties Served: St. Joseph-IN, Elkhart-IN
Contact Person: Stephen Hughes, Emily Winters
Phone: 574-287-0500 Email: shughes@ccfwsb.org, ewinters@ccfwsb.org
Fax: 574-287-3320 Website: http://www.ccfwsb.org
Services Provided:
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RSVP provides volunteer placement for seniors (55 and over) in non-profit agencies within St. Joseph County.

Volunteer Benefits:
*Free Membership & no meetings.
*Flexible hours.
*Recognition & Social Activities
*Variety of volunteer opportunities from which to choose.
*Supplemental insurance coverage while volunteering (Auto, Accident, and Liability)
*Opportunity to extend social circles.
*Opportunity to learn new skills.
*Satisfaction of helping others.
Keywords:
Literacy, Mentoring , Service Club

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Volunteer Opportunities:
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OpportunityAge GroupCategoriesDate(s)Recurring
Catholic Charities - Class Aides Adults, SeniorsLiteracy, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
St. Margaret's House - Clothing SorterAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
RSVP - Special Events VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 12/31/2032On Going
Family Justice Center - ReceptionistAdults, SeniorsReceptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Family Justice Center - Child Room Supervision VolunteerAdults, SeniorsChild care, Children’s activities, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Fernwood Botanical and Nature Preserve - Railway DocentAdults, SeniorsDocent/tour guide6/28/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
RSVP - MentorAdults, SeniorsChildren’s activities, Mentor, Advocates8/19/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
REAL Services - ReceptionistAdults, SeniorsReceptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
RSVP - MailersAdults, SeniorsClerical work, Envelope stuffing4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Milton Adult Day Service - Craft, Games, and Recreational AssistantAdults, SeniorsAdvocates7/21/2010 - 7/1/2011On Going
Catholic Charities - Food Pantry, Stock/Fill Order VolunteersAdults, SeniorsFood pantry, Packing/sorting food5/11/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Youth Shelter - Office AssistantAdults, SeniorsClerical work, Office Help4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Youth Services Bureau - Safe Station Runaway Youth Shelter VolunteerAdults, SeniorsChildren’s activities, Homework assistance, Mentor, Office Help, Tutor, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Catholic Charities - Spanish, ENL, ASL TeacherAdults, SeniorsSpanish speaking, Tutor, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Harbor Light Hospice - VolunteerAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Hospice, Advocates7/7/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Catholic Charities - Gardener/Handyman VolunteerAdults, SeniorsCleaning, Maintenance, Yard work4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Harvest Basket for Community ServicesAdults, SeniorsClerical work4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
St. Margaret's House - ReceptionistAdults, SeniorsReceptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Salvation Army - BandLINK Program VolunteerAdults, SeniorsChildren’s activities, Advocates4/21/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Studebaker National Museum - Information Desk and Tour GuidesAdults, SeniorsReceptionist, Docent/tour guide5/11/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - Patient Advocate/NavigatorAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - ACCAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Indiana Reading and Informational Services (IRIS) - Newspaper Reader for Vision ImpairedAdults, SeniorsReading8/5/2010 - 12/31/2010On Going
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve - GardenerAdults, SeniorsTrail and garden maintenance6/28/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Youth Street Outreach - Team MemberAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Logan Center--Logan's Run VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates7/21/2010 - 8/7/2010On Going
Center for the Homeless - VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Center for the Homeless - ClerkAdults, SeniorsClerical work, Office Help4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store - Merchandise Clerk (Price/Sort Items)Adults, SeniorsAdvocates6/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Harbor Light Hospice - Clerical VolunteerAdults, SeniorsClerical work, Office Help4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011Monthly
Catholic Charities - File ClerkAdults, SeniorsClerical work4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Feed The Children - Packing Boxes VolunteerAdults, SeniorsAssemble food baskets, Packing/sorting food, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Healthwin - Alzheimer's & Dementia VisitorAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Advocates7/21/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Military Honor Park/Museum - VolunteersAdults, SeniorsMaintenance, Office Help, Receptionist, Yard work4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Forever Learning Institute TeachersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates7/7/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Family Justice Center - Domestic Violence Intake Advocates TrainingAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Catholic Charities - Budgeting Teacher Adults, SeniorsTutor, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
RSVP - Sewers, Knitters, CrochetersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Catholic Charities - Grant Writer/ResearcherAdults, SeniorsOffice Help, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Stone Soup Community - Life-Skills CounselorAdults, SeniorsMentor, Receptionist, Advocates7/7/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Salvation Army - Food Pantry VolunteerAdults, SeniorsFood pantry, Advocates6/2/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Valley View Health Care Center - Activities VolunteerAdults, SeniorsCompanion4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
United Way - GreeterAdults, SeniorsReceptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Youth Services Bureau - Grant Writer/ResearcherAdults, SeniorsClerical work, Office Help, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Healthwin - Bingo and One-On-One VolunteersAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Advocates6/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Faith in Action - Respite Care for HomeboundAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Respite care, Advocates5/7/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
St. Margaret's House - Kitchen HelpAdults, SeniorsPrepare meals, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - EscortAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Receptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Parents as Teachers/El Campito - ChildcareAdults, SeniorsChild care, Children’s activities4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Airport Visitors Center - ReceptionistAdults, SeniorsReceptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve - ReceptionistAdults, SeniorsReceptionist6/28/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Fernwood Botanical and Nature Preserve - Office Support VolunteerAdults, SeniorsClerical work, Office Help6/28/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Regency Place - Social Activities VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - Surgery Waiting AreaAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
United Health Services - Receptionist Adults, SeniorsClerical work, Receptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
S-O-S - Volunteeer AdvocatesAdults, SeniorsAdvocates8/18/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - PediatricsAdults, SeniorsChild care, Children’s activities, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - People MoverAdults, SeniorsTransportation4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - Reception ICU or NICUAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Receptionist, Advocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - Information DeskAdults, SeniorsReceptionist4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
St. Vincent de Paul Clothes Sorter VolunteerAdults, SeniorsAdvocates5/19/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
St. Vincent de Paul Toy/Seasonal VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates6/9/2010 - 6/1/2011On Going
Guidance Ministries Adults, SeniorsAssemble food baskets, Clerical work, Disaster relief, Food pantry, Literacy, Office Help, Packing/sorting food, Prepare meals, Receptionist, Computer training, Advocates6/23/2010 - 7/27/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - Flower Delivery Adults, SeniorsAdvocates4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Memorial Hospital - Rolling LibraryAdults, SeniorsLiteracy, Reading4/30/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
American Red Cross Tele-Recruitment VolunteersAdults, SeniorsPhone calls5/11/2010 - 5/11/2011On Going
St. Joseph County Public Library Homebound Delivery VolunteerAdults, SeniorsAdvocates7/7/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
St. Vincent de Paul Receiving Department VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates6/9/2010 - 6/1/2011On Going
Mosaic - Administrative/Clerical VolunteerAdults, SeniorsClerical work6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
Mosaic - Bridge BuilderAdults, SeniorsAdvocates6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
St. Vincent de Paul Office Assistance VolunteerAdults, SeniorsOffice Help, Advocates6/2/2010 - 5/1/2011On Going
Mosaic - Direct support VolunteerAdults, SeniorsHouse cleaning, Transportation, Advocates6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
Mosaic - Faith Friend VolunteerAdults, SeniorsCompanion, Advocates6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery VolunteersAdults, SeniorsDriving, Advocates7/21/2010 - 7/21/2011On Going
Mosaic - Advisory Committee VolunteerAdults, SeniorsBoard of Directors6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
Mosaic - Internship VolunteerAdults, SeniorsProfessional Services6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
Mosaic - Maintenance VolunteerAdults, SeniorsHouse repair, Maintenance, Yard work, Trail and garden maintenance6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
Mosaic - One-Time or Group VolunteerAdults, SeniorsCleaning, Companion, Disaster relief, Maintenance, Yard work, Advocates, Trail and garden maintenance6/23/2010 - 6/23/2011On Going
Santa's PantryAdults, SeniorsBoard of Directors, Children’s activities, Prepare meals, Reading, Advocates6/28/2010 - 6/28/2011On Going
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Gift Shop VolunteerAdults, SeniorsAdvocates8/18/2010 - 7/1/2011On Going
American Cancer Society Make Strides Against Breast Cancer VolunteersAdults, SeniorsAdvocates10/23/2010 - 10/23/2010On Going
American Red Cross Front Desk Receptionist VolunteersSeniorsOffice Help, Receptionist, Advocates7/21/2010 - 7/21/2011Weekly
Advisory CouncilAdults, SeniorsBoard of Directors8/19/2010 - 1/1/1900On Going


Volunteer services include mailing assistance, special event assistance, reading for the pring impaired, mentoring youth-at-risk, assisting with disaster preparedness to list a few. Some of the sites our volunteers assist at are...
AARC - Alcohol & Addictions Resource Center
Alzheimer's Services
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Battell Community Center
Beginning Experience
Berean Community Center
Catholic Charities
Center for the Homeless
Community Coordinated Child Care
Harbor Light Hospice
IRIS-Indiana Reading & Information Services
Leighton Center
Logan Center
Memorial Hospital
Milton Adult Day Services
Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Northern Indiana Center for History
Notre Dame Alumni Association
South Bend Police Department Crime Prevention
St. Joseph County Public Library
South Bend/Mishawaka Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
St. Margaret's House
Studebaker National Museum
United Health Services
United Way of St. Joseph County
Youth Justice Project
Youth Services Bureau
Keywords:
Advocates, Clerical work, Docent/tour guide, Envelope stuffing, Mentor, Packing/sorting food, Phone calls, Reading, Respite care, Volunteer placement

Would you like to volunteer for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)?  

Donation Wish List:
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ItemCategoriesDate
Weed EaterHousehold Items8/19/2010 5:39:04 AM
TableOffice furniture8/19/2010 5:35:29 AM
Old Cell Phones/Ink CartridgesPrinters, School supplies8/19/2010 5:34:04 AM
Reel MowerHousehold Items8/19/2010 5:32:14 AM


RSVP operates from a Corporation for National and Community Service grant and community donations. All donations are gratefully accepted to assist in the operation of its many programs. (Be sure to designate any monetary donations to RSVP of Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.)
Keywords:
Blankets, Gift cards, Mittens/gloves, Monetary Gifts

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