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Each year, hundreds of thousands of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers work alongside each other for the betterment of every community. Are you ready to do your part? |
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Volunteers
are required to be 55 or older
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WHERE To Drop Off Donations?
Contact Sharon Smith to schedule a pick-up or drop-off!
PH: (404) 290-1583 or Email: ssmith@vcifl.org
The items being donated must be approved, so they cannot be dropped off without Sharon being present.
Visit our website: https://bit.ly/fidgetsupplydrive
If you are 55 years or older and are interested in learning more about other volunteer opportunities through RSVP, our senior volunteer program, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
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NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! |
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The Hope Partnership in Kissimmee |
The Hope Partnership is helping the Osceola community in many ways, and they need your help! You can help with food sorting, organizing, and creating bags of groceries to share for the holidays. This assignment will occur every Tuesday and Thursday until mid-December.
If you prefer office work, the Hope Partnership needs assistance packaging envelopes to send out to donors. This assignment will occur on December 3rd, 6th, and 7th.
And finally, The Hope Partnership is in need of volunteers to serve at their annual Hope Holiday Village on December 17 and 18 to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty to have a wonderful holiday season. Volunteers will help check-in clients, serve as family guides as they shop for holiday gifts, wrap gifts, and many other duties. All volunteers are required to be vaccinated and wear masks throughout the event.
If you are 55 or older and interested in learning more about this or other volunteer opportunities through our AmeriCorps Seniors programs, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
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URGENT NEED OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! |
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program in
Seminole County is in great need of volunteers!
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If you are 55 or older and live in Seminole County or know of someone who would be interested in volunteering please contact Nicole at npreston@vcifl.org. We have virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities!
Please spread the word in Seminole County and if you know of a publication, news outlet, or other media who would be interested in learning more about AmeriCorps Seniors in Seminole County please contact Nicole at npreston@vcifl.org and help us make an impact in Seminole County! |
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Seminole County Public Schools-
There are opportunities for elementary schools in Seminole County:
- One opportunity is Reading Accelerated Program (RAP) and that is helping first graders catch up on their reading (30 minutes per student) with one hour commitment.
- Mentoring is another opportunity. For this you will be paired with a student in elementary school and meet with them during the school day possibly at lunch. You will work on academic achievement and future goals. You may also be asked to talk about tardiness.
- Last is helping in the classroom. Sometimes students need a little extra assistance, and this opportunity helps the teacher to make sure all students are getting what they need.
Volunteers do need to be 55+
***SCPS require training and background check with
fingerprints to work in the schools***
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URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Osceola Council on Aging
is in need of Meals-on-Wheels drivers!
This program's life's blood is supplied by the volunteers who commit to helping bring light to a senior each week. The food you bring nourishes the body, while your laughter and conversation feed the soul and spirit.
We deliver Monday through Friday mornings between 9:30 and 11:00 am in Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Holopaw, BVL, Celebration, and Poinciana.
Training consists of familiarizing volunteers with the route, introducing you to the clients, and walking you through current safety protocols, (i.e. masks, gloves, and distancing).
If you are 55 or older and interested in volunteering with Meals-on-Wheels or learning about other volunteer opportunities through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program in your area, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
RSVP is the largest volunteer organization for seniors in the country and can be found in all 50 states. Our volunteer services and benefits are completely free to anyone 55 or older wishing to find new volunteer opportunities.
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ORANGE, OSCEOLA AND SEMINOLE COUNTY |
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
IN ALL THE COUNTIES WE SERVE
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Updated AdventHealth volunteer opportunities with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program |
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AdventHealth is welcoming volunteers back to the Altamonte Campus! Many of the more seasoned volunteers decided not to return after Covid so they are looking for a lot of assistance. All volunteers must be 55 or older.
Some of the opportunities are:
Nursing Unit
- bringing patients pillows/water (if comfortable going into rooms)
- answer the phone at the nurses' desk
- putting together packets
- wiping down contact areas, clipboards, etc.
Guest Services
- Answer the phone/watch front desk at entrance of hospital or surgical desk
Transportation
- Picking up patients from their room and wheeling them down to the exit to get in their car
Shuttle driver
- Drive around the parking lot in a golf cart to pick up patients and take them to the entrance. Partitions are in the cart to avoid contact.
Please know at no time will you come in contact with a Covid positive person or a Covid wing. They do not require vaccines; however, it is strongly encouraged.
All applications and orientation are online-first meeting in person will be a brief interview. You will receive a meal voucher for when you are volunteering. If you or anyone you know (55 or older) are interested, please contact your County Coordinator below!
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55+? Join RSVP and tutor one-on-one through Zoom! (Depending on County, could be in-person as well)
Adult Literacy League is conducting all of their training and tutoring sessions via Zoom meetings so new volunteers would have to have Zoom capability. The tutoring sessions will be one-on-one.
Calling Adult Literacy Tutors in Seminole, Orange and Seminole County! 1 in 5 adults in Central Florida read at or below a 5th-grade level. You can help by providing one-on-one adult basic education and English literacy tutoring. Training provided by the Adult Literacy League and you set your schedule with your student for a Zoom meeting.
Contact your County Coordinator to get started!
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Advance Community Outreach Center has opened a food pantry location in Orlando! ACOC is a non-profit organization with a long history in Osceola County. ACOC offers different educational programs and activities to promote health, exercise, and entertainment among others to the senior community.
Advance Community Outreach Center provides the necessary training for each volunteer position. VCI's part in this opportunity is to provide volunteers who are 55+ with a (free) comprehensive benefits package (inclusive of accident, personal liability and automobile liability insurance, a life Insurance benefit, free workshops, and more) during the hours that you volunteer!
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The Hope Partnership in Kissimmee has a new volunteer opportunity for a donations assistant. This person will assist in optimizing inventory space by organizing donations, which include food items, clothing, and hygiene supplies. If needed, volunteers will filter out unacceptable or unusable donations. The volunteer should be comfortable organizing items and optimizing space and must interact with staff, other volunteers, clients, and members of the community in a respectful and courteous manner.
If you are 55 years or older and are interested in learning more about this or other volunteer opportunities through RSVP, our senior volunteer program, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
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Hope Partnership aims to provide a holistic continuum of care in order to end homelessness and poverty in Central Florida. You can help by donating one or more products from their Amazon wish list:
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program in
Osceola County is looking for bilingual volunteers!
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Osceola History is in need of bi-lingual volunteers to assist with translating educational materials from English to other languages in which the volunteer is fluent. This initiative is part of a greater effort to be even more inclusive of the diverse population in Osceola County so that everyone can enjoy and learn from the many exhibits and programs that Osceola History offers.
If you are 55 or older and interested in this or other volunteer positions through AmeriCorps Seniors Osceola, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
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The Osceola Council on Aging is looking for a bi-lingual (English and Spanish) volunteer to assist with updating the family resource handout. This list provides information about where to get help from food pantries, a hot meal, clothing, rental assistance, and more.
The volunteer duties would include verifying contact information over the phone and updating the list in an Excel spreadsheet. The right volunteer for this position will have great conversation skills to glean all the pertinent information from each organization, which will help to provide assistance to as many people as possible.
If you are 55 or older and would like more information about this or other available volunteer positions through RSVP in Osceola County, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org. |
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The Senior Resource Alliance
is in need of SHINE Volunteers.
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SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a statewide volunteer program that offers seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, prescription drugs, and other health insurance matters.
The SHINE SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Program empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
The rewards for volunteering with SHINE are abundant. Individuals complete professional training by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Senior Resource Alliance; serve the community by educating others on an individual basis and through outreach events; gain knowledge about Medicare to benefit themselves and loved ones; and become a part of an award-winning team.
If you are 55 or older and interested in volunteering with SHINE or learning about other volunteer opportunities through AmeriCorps Seniors - RSVP in your area, please contact Sharon Smith at 404-290-1583 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
RSVP is the largest volunteer organization for seniors in the country and can be found in all 50 states. Our volunteer services and benefits are completely free to anyone 55 or older wishing to find new volunteer opportunities.
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program Volunteers needed for in-person ESOL conversation classes at several Osceola County libraries! Training will be provided by the Adult Literacy League.
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English Conversation Class at the Buenaventura Lakes Library (max capacity of 8 students + 1 teacher) – Thursdays at 6 pm
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English Conversation Class at the St. Cloud Library (max capacity of 9 students + 1 teacher) – Mondays at 10 am
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English Conversation Class at the West Osceola (Celebration) Library (max capacity of 5 students + 1 teacher) – Thursdays at 7 pm
To learn more about these and other volunteer positions, and about how volunteers 55 and older can join RSVP, the nation's largest network of senior volunteers, contact Sharon Smith at 407-298-4180 ext. 108 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
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Take Stock in Children in Osceola County Florida is looking for mentors for high school students. Volunteers must live in Osceola County Florida for this volunteer opportunity.
Mentors meet with their student for 30 minutes once a week and Take Stock in Children requests that you stay with your student for one year. At the end of the year you can choose to continue with your student or end your time. Some mentors stay with students for all 4 years! Osceola County Public Schools are currently signing up mentors for Fall 2021.
Mentoring will take place during the school day so between 7:20a.m. and 1:30p.m. EST
Volunteers must be 55 or older for this opportunity.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Become a Mentor to Osceola County Public Schools high school students. For the Fall semester, the mentoring will be virtually for 30 minutes on zoom. Required to meet weekly. Signing mentors up for Fall 2021 now!
Volunteers do need to be 55+
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New volunteer opportunity for RSVP!
The St. Cloud Heritage Museum is accepting new volunteers! Help preserve a bit of history by volunteering for the digitization project. Scan, archive, and label historic documents!
Work will be done on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am until 3 pm. You do not have to know how to operate the scanners. Training provided!
To learn more about these and other volunteer positions, and about how volunteers 55 and older can join RSVP, the nation's largest network of senior volunteers, contact Sharon Smith at 407-298-4180 ext. 108 or ssmith@vcifl.org.
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Take Stock in Children in Seminole County
VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY
Seminole County is looking for mentors for high school students. Volunteers must live in Seminole County Florida for this volunteer opportunity.
Mentors meet with their student for 30 minutes once a week and Take Stock in Children requests that you stay with your student for one year. At the end of the year, you can choose to continue with your student or end your time. Some mentors stay with students for all 4 years! Seminole County Public Schools are currently signing up mentors for Fall 2021.
Virtual mentoring will take place during the school day so between 7:20 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. EST
*Must live in Seminole County.
Volunteers do need to be 55+
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StoryCorps opportunity is for Story Tellers to talk about the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, or other events. Interviewers are provided with questions to guide the audio conversation. All participants are provided a copy of the questions before the recording takes place. Currently looking for Interviewers for one of our other programs (FGP) for stories on the Civil Rights Movement. Also, you can live anywhere in the country, just need a computer with a microphone.
Volunteers do need to be 55+
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Additional Opportunities in Seminole County |
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IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES
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Florida Cancer Specialists - Become a Patient Support Volunteer. Provide patients with blankets, juice, and magazines while they are getting their treatment. Also, assist the nurses in assembling needed supplies so they can just take them to the patients. This requires orientation, shadowing and at least 6 months of volunteer time. Currently looking for volunteers in Lake Mary clinic.
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Advent Health Hospital-Altamonte Springs - There are many opportunities such as Nursing Unit Assistant, Transportation (taking discharged patients to their car by wheelchair, Guest Services (front desk, main lobby, surgical unit) and many more. This will require a background check and online orientation.
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Christian Sharing Center (Longwood) have many opportunities from the distribution center (need quite a bit of help there), food pantry, thrift store and the OASIS (place where homeless can get a shower, clean clothes, and a meal. Need volunteers to wash clothes and clean the showers). Saturday hours available for the Thrift Store and Distribution Center.
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Habitat for Humanity in Seminole and Apopka - Accepting builders only.
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ChristianHELP (Casselberry) - Job Fairs are every other month. Volunteers will serve as greeters and will direct guests and companies to their appropriate stations. Shifts in the morning and afternoon available. ChristianHELP also has a pantry that volunteers can serve in M-F from 9am-2pm.
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Veteran’s Treatment Court-Sanford - (Veteran’s Only) as you will be a battle buddy (mentor for a Veteran going through Veterans court). The Mentors keep in touch with Mentees while going through this special court session. They do not provide legal advice, counseling, or money, just someone to talk to who has “been there”. Court is 2X a month on Thursdays and is meeting again. **Background check and fingerprints required**
VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - they are not taking patient care volunteers at this time, but they are accepting cards for people going through cancer treatment. The cards are for adults and if you make any we ask that you make some for veterans and if you speak Spanish then that would be great too. All of these will stay in Seminole County.
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AdventHealth - There are two opportunities here. There is digital postcards that will go to Active Military, Health Care workers and First Responders (nothing needed but a computer) and No-Sew fleece blankets (that will stay in Seminole County). We will mail the fleece to you and pay you to send it back. A pattern is provided.
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StoryCorps-This opportunity is for Story Tellers (about Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, if volunteer gave or received plasma for Covid treatment) and Interviewers that are provided with questions to guide the audio conversation. Currently looking for Interviewers for one of our other programs (FGP) for stories on the Civil Rights Movement. Also, you can live anywhere in the country, you will just need a computer with a microphone.
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Transcriptionist - This volunteer opportunity will listen to the above stories and transcribe them for us. The format will be provided, and volunteers can live anywhere in the country.
Volunteers do need to be 55+
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The Orlando Office of the Senior Community Service Employment Program has a several slots available for adults age 55+ who are looking to re-enter the job market.
Adults age 55+ who meet federal program guidelines are then matched with local nonprofits and government agencies so they can increase skills and build self-confidence, while earning a modest salary. This is a "job training" program and is a path toward permanent employment in the community. See AARP website for more details.
Federal guidelines include - but are not limited to:
· Income 125% of Federal Poverty Level
· Age 55+
CALL the Orlando Office for more information - 407-852-1608
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From our Staff, Board of Directors, &
Volunteers here at VCI, THANK YOU!
We could not make such an impact
within our community without your support.
We appreciate YOU!
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3545 Lake Breeze Drive,
Orlando, FL 32808
Phone - 407.298.4180
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