Retired and Senior Volunteer Program News
February 2012
Total RSVP Volunteer Hours for November 2011 - 956 hours
Lookin' For Something to Do?
The Bay County Council on Aging's RSVP Department is looking for A Few Good Men and Women for community volunteerism.
NEWS
Are you organized? Have you been looking for a challenging volunteer job? The RSVP Department is searching for a dedicated volunteer who would be willing to volunteer in the RSVP office, located at the Bay county Council on Aging. The hours would be from 1 - 4 pm. The days are flexible. Our Transportation department has grown exponentially this year and we are in desperate need of help. You would be coordinating transportation requests for our homebound seniors to and from medical appointments, grocery shopping, social security office, etc. Please contat Barbara (769-3468 ext. 102) if you are interested.
The Meals on Wheels program needs a couple of volunteers who could deliver hot meals to homebound seniors. The areas needing deliveries are:
Lynn Haven area on Fridays
Springfield area on Fridays
Hiland Park area on Fridays
Hiland Park area on Thursdays
Mark Your Calendar
Valentine Volunteer Appreciatino Tea
When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 12:30 pm
Where: Bay County Council on Aging
What: Finger foods and Tea
I encourage everyone to bring a tea cup from home. chat about its memories or talk about your tea cup collection with others. Don't have a tea cup? Do not worry, we will have plenty there so come and enjoy tea with us.
New RSVP Volunteers
Glen Brammeier
Marlene Barnes
Rachel Campbell
Kathleen Cotterman
Thomas Edwards
Gennaro Gainer
Janet Nicolet
Paul Spiriti
Charlie Weeks
Geraldine Wooten
Did you know we recycle old phones? Phones are refurbished and given to seniors who are then able to dial 911 in the event an emergency occurs. Bring your phones to RSVP...We will mail them.
No matter how little we have, it feels good to give - to donate money
or time, to offer help to people and organizations. Giving does more
than just lift our mood. Scientists have found evidence that it improves
our overall health. Giving boosts our energy, helps us avoid illness, and even
extends our lives. Indiana University found that people who volunteer are more
likely to feel happy and satisfied, possess high self-esteem, have a sense of
control over their lives, and enjoy good health. So, why is volunteering so
cheering?. It is because volunteering taps into human instincts and many want to
leave this world a better place. Volunteering has always been a strong value for
Americans.
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Email, mail or deliver your timesheets by the 10th of each month. Your volunteer hours are so important. Please update your RSVP - Volunteer records anytime there is a change; address, phone, emergency contact, email, etc., so we can stay connected.
Contact:
The Bay County Council on Aging - RSVP
Dept.
Jacquie Merrill or Barbara Tucker
jacqueline.merrill@bellsouth.net
1116
Frankford Avenue, Panama City 32401
850-769-3468 Barbara (x 102) or Jacquie
(x 105)
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