| MISSION:
The
mission of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of
the Virginia Peninsula, Inc. is to enhance the lives of
persons 55 and older by providing opportunities and
support for volunteers, and by advocating healthy life
styles
WHO WE ARE:
- Non-profit 501 (c)(3)
organization;
- Volunteer resource
since 1972;
- First RSVP in
Virginia;
- Only independent RSVP
in Virginia;
- Serves Newport News,
Hampton, York County, James City County, Poquoson,
and Williamsburg;
- Funded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service, the
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, all local governments, and
from grants and private donations;
- Source of volunteers
for non-profit organizations, local government, and
proprietary healthcare facilities.
WHAT WE DO:
- Match volunteers to
community needs;
- Support volunteers
through placement, mileage reimbursement, insurance,
newsletters, volunteer appreciation events, and educational events;
- More than 800 active
volunteers;
- More than 150
volunteer stations and 200 sites served by those
stations;
- More than 150,000
volunteers hours per year;
- Promote senior safety
and other issues through volunteer orientation,
newsletter articles, civic group presentations, and
other mechanisms;
- Obtain grants for
community education on senior citizen issues;
WHERE WE ARE
- Public Schools
- Public Libraries
- Museums and airports
- Senior Centers
- Hospitals and
Long-Term Care facilities
- Habitat for Humanity
- Local government
offices
- Food Banks
- Meals on Wheels
- Senior Nutrition Sites
- Civic Groups
- Churches
- Preschool Programs
- Adult Day Care
- Non-Profit Thrift
Shops
- Women's Shelters
- CONTACT Peninsula
- Boy Scouts
- American Association
of Retired Persons
- Virginia Cooperative
Extension
- Many other places
Our volunteers reflect
the community. They live and serve in every Peninsula
jurisdiction. Their commitment depends upon the heart.
Typical age
distribution:
- Ages 55-64 = 10%
- Ages 65-74 = 40%
- Ages 75-84 = 40%
- Over 84 yrs = 10%
Volunteers live and serve
in every Peninsula Jurisdiction.
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