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RSVP | RSVP Volunteer Opportunities RSVP Volunteer Opportunities....Senior Corp. The Experience of a Lifetime
8225 44th Ave West, Suite 'O', Mukilteo, WA 98275 (425) 290-1270 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers match their talent, creativity and wisdom to community needs throughout Snohomish County. Opportunities exist in Education, Environment, Public Safety, Health and Human Needs. To learn more about custom volunteer placements through RSVP and the volunteer assignments listed below, call RSVP of Snohomish County for an application: 425-290-1270 Below is a listing of sites that are especially in need of volunteers. · RSVP Reading CorpsVolunteer tutors help teach elementary school children to learn to read at grade level by the third grade. Tutors are trained by professional instructors and assigned to assist teachers in the classroom. RSVP Reading Corps volunteers also mentor youth as Lunch Buddies, Pen Pals, Playground Mentors and math tutors. Other reading and ESL tutor opportunities are available in middle schools, high schools and with youth organizations. Call RSVP at 425-290-1270 for more information. Background check with WA State Patrol is required. · Guardianship Monitoring Program Modeled after successful AARP sponsored projects nationwide, the Snohomish County Superior Court is initiating the Guardianship Monitoring Program to periodically review court files of guardianships, analyze the financial information submitted by guardians and make home visits in certain cases. RSVP of Snohomish County is now accepting inquiries and recruiting volunteers to 1) review files for current status and statutory requirements; 2) analyze financial reports with some audit functions; 3) do home visits in selected cases and; 4) office administration.. WA State Patrol Background check required. Call 425-290-1270 to volunteer · SHIBA Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors are volunteers trained by the WA State Insurance Commissioner's Office to counsel consumers on a range of senior health insurance options, issues and concerns. · RSVP Senior Environment Corps Washington's GOLD - Guarding Our Local Drinking Water Trained mentors work with community leaders and their utility district personnel to develop and implement wellhead protection plans that conform to health regulations mandated by the WA State Health Department. Volunteers also provide drinking water simulator demonstrations in schools and at public events to educate consumers on how to maintain clean, safe drinking water. RSVP of Snohomish County volunteers receive basic training from the Evergreen Rural Water Association of Washington.Volunteers with technical backgrounds, professional leadership skills and/or a dedicated interest in protecting drinking water sources are encouraged to participate in the Washington's GOLD Mentoring Project. RSVP Volunteers are trained by Senior Services’ Information and Assistance staff, to provide the public with information about resources and services available to seniors, the disabled and their families. Volunteer Outreach sites exist in stores and malls throughout Snohomish County, in response to a critical need for more available access to information services. More volunteers are needed to expand the program and to add new information sites. To volunteer call Senior I & A: 425-290-1260. · Adult Day Health Program Sponsored by Senior Services of Snohomish County; the Adult Day Health Program is a special weekday treatment program for older adults who wish to retain their independence. Supervised by the Adult Day Health staff, RSVP Volunteers help to improve overall health, morale and to promote the highest level of independence for the clients. The Adult Day Health Program is people working together to improve the quality of life for older adults and prevent premature nursing home or hospital placement. To volunteer at Adult Day Health, call RSVP of Snohomish County: 425-290-1270. |
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