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volunteers are people age 55 and older who provide companionship for frail older adults in the home, at day centers, or other community sites. Companions assist with daily tasks, helping those served to remain living in the community for longer. Companions may provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping assistance, meal preparation, and advocacy. They also provide respite to caregivers of frail elders. By remaining active and contributing to their communities, Companions benefit from the program along with the clients they serve.

A program of BVCAP: RSVP provides opportunities for seniors 55+ to share their time, experience, knowledge and interests with others in the community. RSVP volunteers are connected to networks of seniors who use their skills to provide services and support throughout the community. RSVP volunteers:

• Provide administrative support, nutrition education, SNAP resources, and community referrals for hunger
• Deliver meals to home bound clients 5 days a week
• Provide home visits and companionship to homebound clients
• Participate with the Wellness Initiatives exercise trainings such as armchair aerobics, water aerobics, line dancing, and tap dancing at Senior Services in Woonsocket
• Assist in ongoing recruitment, enrollment, and program management of A Matter of Balance (an Evidence Based Fall Prevention Program)
• Collect, sort, recycle, reuse, or repurpose recyclable materials in Woonsocket RI and surrounding areas
• Provide education, outreach, and information on disaster preparedness
• Participate in recognizing and assisting veterans and their families with clothing, heating assistance, weatherization benefits, nutritional information, SNAP, and other community and government resources
• Partner with persons of disabilities from one on one or small group activities in the catchment area

RSVP involves community members 55 years and older interested in socializing with others, working in the community, and learning new skills to provide quality services to our East Bay community. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. Volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, and health insurance counseling.

Volunteers help children develop the skills, confidence, and strength to succeed in life. Foster Grandparents make their neighborhoods stronger by assisting children in need at schools, Head Start sites, Boys & Girls Clubs, libraries and other non-profit organizations. Volunteers must be 55 years or older and meet certain income eligibility requirements.

In-home non medical care providing interactive companionship and personal care services as well as home safety solutions such as personal emergency response systems. Service can be customized to fit client needs including 24 hour care, respite care, or relief for family and dementia care. Personal Care Services: Bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility assistance transferring and positioning, toileting and incontinence, feeding and special diet. Companionship Services: Meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, errands, incidental transportation, medication reminders.

RSVP volunteers recruit and manage other volunteers, participate in environmental projects, mentor and tutor children, deliver meals to the homebound and respond to natural disasters, among many other activities.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is the federal agency that leads service, volunteering, and grant-making efforts in the United States. CNCS helps millions of Americans improve their lives and the lives of their fellow citizens through service. They work hand-in-hand with local partners to tap the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle hte US's most pressing challenges. Includes AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Social Innovation Fund the Volunteer Generation Fund, and more. Ages served: VISTA, 18 and over; RSVP, 55 and over, SCP/FGP 60 and over.

Connects people and opportunities for effective volunteer community service; promotes volunteerism statewide; connects people to community needs; trains volunteers and their managers to be more effective. Sponsor of Capital Region RSVP and Corporate Volunteer Programs. Income Source: United Way; local; state; foundations; contributions VOAD Contact: Claudia

Provides support to 60+ and disabled Coventry residents by providing transportation through RIDE and some volunteer drivers to medical appointments.

The AmeriCorps Seniors East Bay Retired, and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed for individuals 55 years and older who want to contribute their skills, talent, and time to impact and improve conditions in their communities. RSVP is a network of community members volunteering in multiple programs and non-profits in the East Bay area. Volunteers are provided educational opportunities through our partnerships for unique service positions. RSVP partners with over 90 community organizations to provide opportunities for our volunteer network in East Providence, Bristol and Newport Counties. Our volunteers offer help with: -Food Pantries -Tutoring in Public Schools -Tax Assistance -Community Non-Profits -Senior Health Insurance Program -Evidence Based Health Education Workshops RSVP is for individuals 55 and older interested in socializing with others, serving critical community needs, and learning new skills to provide quality services in East Bay communities. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. Our volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, and health insurance counseling.

The AmeriCorps Seniors East Bay Foster Grandparent Program (EBFGP) offers a way for individuals ages 55 and older to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities while providing a unique service built on the natural bond between generations. FGP is the bridge that connects these generations and utilizes foster grandparents’ experiences and talents to improve the lives of children in their communities. The mission of FGP is to support positive outcomes for children in need by providing rewarding opportunities to income-eligible individuals ages 55 and older. Foster Grandparents are provided the opportunity to: -Help children learn to read -Provide one-on-one tutoring -Mentor Youth/Teenagers -Earn compensation for the time devoted to the program -Enjoy social interactions with others Foster Grandparents serve as role models, tutors, and friends to children needing additional support. EBFGP works with various community partners, including schools, libraries, faith-based organizations, and before and after school programs.

RSVP is the country’s largest volunteer network for people aged 55 and over. Volunteers are matched with opportunities that suit their interests, skills, and schedules. Westbay RSVP volunteers serve the community at more than 50 non-profits and community programs. Our volunteers mentor school children, prepare tax returns, knit caps for newborns, and much more. Westbay RSVP is currently looking for volunteer Medical Transportation Drivers and Friendly Visitors. These volunteers give important help to our elderly and homebound neighbors – driving them to medical appointments or visiting them at home.

Training and placement of senior citizens in volunteer assignments which match their interests and skills. Encourages seniors to remain active in the community and provides opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to others who need them.

Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging and federally funded by the Corporation for National & Community Service, senior companions are over the age of 55 and provide companionship and reassurance with seniors and adults with special needs. Companions visit, listen, comfort, help and encourage clients to maintain as much independence as possible. Presently, the diocese has senior companions serving a number of seniors in the community.

Accessing Home Program

The AmeriCorps Seniors East Bay Retired, and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed for individuals 55 years and older who want to contribute their skills, talent, and time to impact and improve conditions in their communities. RSVP is a network of community members volunteering in many programs and non-profits in the East Bay area. Volunteers are provided educational opportunities through our partnerships for unique service positions. People We Serve RSVP is for individuals 55 and older interested in socializing with others, serving critical community needs, and learning new skills to provide quality services in East Bay communities. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. RSVP volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, Medicare counseling and much more. Key Features RSVP partners with over 50 community organizations to provide opportunities for our volunteer network in East Providence, Bristol and Newport Counties. Our volunteers offer help with: Food Pantries / Grocery Delivery Income Tax Assistance Community Non-Profits Senior Health Insurance Program Evidence-Based Health Education Workshops Digital Inclusion And much more! Hours of operation 8:00am-4:00pm To enroll: to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876 ext 1137

The people can participate in community by volunteer experiences- Meals on Wheels, Cranston Senior Center, SPCA, CCAP.

The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence’s (ISPN) mission is to teach, by word and example, the principles and practices of nonviolence, and to foster a community that addresses potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions. To work to build Dr. King’s ideal of the nonviolent Beloved Community. ISPN’s 2017-2019 AmeriCorps program focuses 20 Americorps members in school based nonviolence programs which work with students to develop attitudes, skills, and behaviors to further a movement to achieve lasting reductions in violence that occurs in our communities. ISPN AmeriCorps members are implementing nonviolence education curriculum for at least 1,000 economically disadvantaged students in ten schools over the course of the year. Teams of two AmeriCorps members provide nonviolence education for five classrooms of 20 students, for a total of 100 students trained in each participating school. The members teach one or two classes of students each day for four days a week. When not teaching, members work to mediate conflicts between students who are having problems with each other. They help students who have been assigned to in-school suspension to develop strategies to navigate problems at school in more effective ways.

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going. Services may be provided in a person's home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living), or institutional settings (for example, intermediate care facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes) to optimize their health and retain their independence. People of all ages may need long term care. If you, a loved one, or a friend is an adult with a disability or an elder, you will find information about the DHS's publicly funded long term services and supports here.

A national service organization for young adults, ages 17-24, to participate in full time community service for the improvement of urban neighborhoods.

RSVP - To ensure frail, home-bound, low-income seniors and adults with disabilities are able to live independently by providing programs that allow them to stay in their homes and age with dignity.