Volunteer
Tips for Starting Your Volunteer Search |
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Pick causes that interest you |
Think about the causes you are passionate about or charitable organizations you support. Contact those organizations to find out about their volunteer needs. |
Be willing to learn |
Some people volunteer in order to develop their expertise in new areas. Think about what skills you would like to use or develop when you volunteer. |
Decide how much time you can give |
Think about whether you want a short-term or ongoing volunteer assignment, and when you are available. You don’t want to overextend yourself or neglect your other commitments. |
Volunteer as a family |
Volunteering with your family can emphasize the importance of giving back to the community. |
R.S.V.P. -Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
The purpose of RSVP is to provide a variety of opportunities for community service for older adults (those 55 and older), ensure that volunteer assignments match a volunteer’s interests, provide orientation and training for new volunteers, and to act as a resource for community agencies seeking volunteers.
RSVP Volunteer Work Sites include:
Pioneer Museum
Hospice & Palliative Care
Gunnison Valley Hospital
Gunnison Health Care Center
The Willows Assisted Living
Animal Welfare League
For more information contact Joyce Price at 209-4305 or email her at jpsapinero@earthlink.com or check RSVP’s website at www.seniorcorps.gov/about/programs/rsvp.asp
Living Stones of Gunnison
Living Stones is a faith-based volunteer organization. If you would like to volunteer with Living Stones, please call 642-5020.
