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1522 Joy Avenue · Jackson, Michigan 49203 · (517) 782-2551 · Fax: (517) 783-1986
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sue Lewis · Executive Director
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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
"The Experience of a Lifetime"
RSVP Volunteers
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites adults age 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need.
Giving anywhere from 4 to 40 hours per week, RSVP Volunteers help solve some serious problems in their community. As a Volunteer you will enrich your own live as well as those in the community by helping where you are needed most.
You Benefit as an RSVP Volunteer by receiving:
- Free volunteer placement
- The opportunity to use your experience and skills
- The chance to learn something new every day
- Supplemental accident and liability insurance
- The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference
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Your Neighbors Benefit from your service of:
- Providing transportation for the frail elderly
- Helping local law enforcement make communities safer
- Helping health organizations provide quality service
- Changing lives by mentoring and tutoring young people
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For more information, to send a donation or to volunteer, please call 517-782-4616.
You may also email Pam McCrum, Program Director for RSVP, at pmmcrum@comcast.net.
Specialized Transportation Service
What are specialized transportation services?
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program provides transportation to medical appointments, for prescription pick up and does grocery shopping for senior citizens in our community who are unable to do it themselves. We serve only seniors 60+ who can not utilize public transportation services due to a mobility problem, conflict in timing of medical appointments and the need for volunteer assistance.
Veterans of any age are also provided transportation to medical appointments through a grant from United Way of Jackson County.
What is the cost for this service?
There is no cost for the service. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers donate their time to help seniors in our community who need assistance. They are reimbursed for mileage through a special grant from the Region II Area Agency on Aging.
How can I use this service or find out if I qualify?
Just call the RSVP Transportation number to see if you qualify: 517-783-6102.
Do you take referrals?
Referrals from human service agencies, hospitals, doctors, volunteers and individuals are always welcome. We gladly accept donations. For more information, to send a donation or to volunteer, call 517-783-6102.
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