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It's Your World...Here's A Chance To Make It Better

 
 
 

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

In Grafton or Sullivan Counties in New Hampshire

  • improve people's health and well-being: lead exercise classes -- RSVP Bone Builders Training July 9, 2009. Or make Good Morning! telephone reassurance calls to elders living alone, or give people rides to medical appointments, (mileage assistance available.)
  • improve chances for offenders who will be re-entering the community: teach inmates at the Grafton County or Sullivan County corrections facilities,using the Thresholds & Decisions curriculum to teach decision making skills.
  • enhance public safety: inform the community about disaster preparedness, staff a hot-line, or conduct community patrols
  • bridge the communication gap: teach the internet to new "surfers" of all ages, or read aloud to those with impaired vision
  • encourage enthusiasm for learning: be a home-work helper at an after-school program, read with Head Start students, or tutor adults
  • provide social opportunities for people living in nursing homes: share your musical talents or hobbies
  • help older adults stay in their own homes: deliver meals, be a friendly visitor, or help with chores or repairs through Chore Corps.
  • and much more!


CHANGING SOMEONE'S LIFE ALSO GIVES YOU OPPORTUNITIES TO

  • Make new friends
  • Do service learning for school
  • Complement your resume
  • Network with others
  • Fulfull court mandated service
  • Learn more about your local community
  • Change another's life...Your own!


YOU HAVE CHOICES

  • Lend the skills you developed over a lifetime
    or
    learn something new
  • Be on-call to serve at your convenience
    or
    do something on a regularly scheduled basis
    or
    participate in short term projects
  • Do something familiar
    or
    explore something new


RSVP & THE VOLUNTEER CENTER

  • Mobilizes the talents and skills of people of all ages to provide creative solutions to community needs through volunteerism
  • Works with local not-for-profit agencies and municipalities meeting community needs
  • Matches people with volunteer opportunities that suit their interests, skills, and schedule
  • Can design custom volunteer activities
  • Provides free supplemental insurance that covers you while you serve
  • Offers mileage assistance
  • Provides on-going support to volunteers
  • Provides on-going support to Sullivan County NH coordinators and Upper Valley Coordinators with networking meetings and more.


WE ARE

  • Your one stop volunteer shop
  • Serving Grafton and Sullivan Counties in New Hampshire


Thank You! to all who supported Raffle 2008.

  • Winners were drawn on December 5th.
Updated 6/12/2009


RSVP and
The Volunteer Center
Mailing address: 10 Campbell Street, Lebanon, NH 03766
Call toll-free: 1-877-711-7787