Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (AEOA)
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Virginia Office
702 S 3rd Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
(218) 780-5035
https://www.aeoa.org/rsvp
Service Details
Description
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides an opportunity for adult volunteers to put their skills, talents, and life experiences into helping people in their community.
This is an AmericCorps Seniors program.
Features
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Area Served by County
- St. Louis County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Older adults
Eligibility
To qualify as a volunteer you must:
* Be 55 years of age or older and in good general health
* Be flexible and available with service activity schedule
* Have dependable transportation available and be willing to travel in the service area
* Have compassion, patience, flexibility and respect for others
* Work well with diverse individuals, families, groups and organizations
Application Instructions
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Most programs are available in St. Louis, Lake, and Cook Counties.
Some programs are also available in Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Itasca, Koochiching, and Pine Counties.
Service area may be dependent on program availability. Please check to confirm if the service is available in your location.
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 749-2912 | |
| Toll Free | (800) 662-5711 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
- Duluth Arrowhead RSVP Office 2014 W 3rd St, Duluth, MN, 55806
Other Services or resources
- Emergency Shelter
- Employment Support for Older Workers
- Energy Assistance Program
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
- Grocery Delivery - Groceries to Go
- Home Ownership Assistance
- Home Repair and Maintenance
- Home Repair Financial Assistance
- HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
- Job Search Assistance - SNAP Employment & Training Programs
- Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program
- Senior and Caregivers Guide to Services
- Telephone Reassurance
- Transitional Housing
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Weatherization Assistance Program
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ND-9200.8000-700RSVP Program Definition
Programs that provide part-time opportunities for individuals age 55 and older to serve in a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based organizations where they may mentor at-risk youth, organize neighborhood watch programs, test drinking water for contaminants, teach English to immigrants, lend their business skills to community groups that provide critical social services, or engage in other activities that benefit the communities in which they live. RSVP volunteers receive no stipend for their work but may be reimbursed for meals and transportation. Local organizations, both public and private, receive grants to sponsor and operate RSVP projects in their community. The RSVP Program is part of Senior Corps, a network of programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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PXVolunteer Opportunities Definition
Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration on projects or in positions that benefit the organization itself or the people it serves. Many agencies that provide volunteer opportunities also offer intensive training in the tasks that are required for the job.