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Deschutes County RSVP
1135 SW Highland Ave.
Second Floor
Redmond, OR 97756
1135 SW Highland Avenue
Redmond, OR 97756
541.548.8817 Office
541.548.2893 Fax
Office Hours:
M - Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00PM
A MESSAGE FROM MARIE
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GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause. Be sure to enter ONLY ~ "RSVP" as the charity you want to support, THEN when scroll appears choose RSVP-Central Oregon Council on Aging (Redmond, OR). And, be sure to spread the word!
Thanks for your help,
Marie
This page was last updated: February 13, 2010
RSVP offers "one stop shopping" for all volunteers 55 and over who want to find challenging, rewarding, and significant service opportunities in their local communities. With RSVP, you choose how and where you want to serve. You choose the amount of time you want to give. And you choose whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones. In short, you find the opportunity that’s right for you.
With RSVP, you’ll receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where you serve, and supplemental insurance while on duty.
And remember: When you volunteer, you’re not just helping others—you’re helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Plus, studies show that volunteering helps you live longer and promotes a positive outlook on life.
So get involved, and join RSVP today!
CURRENT IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
How will you make a difference?
RSVP invites people, age 55 and better, to make a difference by sharing their skills and experience with our community. As an RSVP volunteer you have access to opportunities at more than 100 nonprofit organizations, hospitals and schools in Deschutes County. Many volunteer opportunities are available. Enrollment in RSVP is free. RSVP volunteers receive the following benefits: placement assistance, free supplemental accident, excess auto liability and personal liability insurance while volunteering, limited reimbursement for mileage and meals (for those who might otherwise find it difficult to volunteer), and recognition.
Description
SOS program-Home safety checks are provided to area low to moderate income older adult homeowners to help them identify potential tripping and falling hazards, fire safety issues, and ways to make the home more secure from intruders. Homeowners receive recommendations for improvements or modifications. The checks are designed to promote personal safety and overall home security. Volunteers, age 55 and better, work in teams of 2 to conduct the home safety checks. A detailed checklist is used that includes recommendations for improvements or modifications to identified potential hazards. Volunteers supply homeowners with a completed checklist, improvement or modification recommendations and other safety related materials. Training is provided.
Skills
Knowledge of home safety and/or home repair desirable, but not required. Volunteer must enroll with RSVP and complete an application process.
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SMART - (Start Making A Reader Today) This volunteer position is the backbone of the SMART program providing the one-on-one reading attention that allows young children to gain confidence in their reading ability. Although SMART is not a learn-to-read program, volunteers are asked to share their love and enthusiasm of reading along with genuine caring. As a result, children receive the two key components basic to early reading success: exposure to language and human interaction.
Skills
Advocate of children’s literacy and dedication to community service • Enjoyment and familiarity of children’s literature • Ability to enthusiastically read books aloud • Ability to relate positively to young children • Understanding of children’s developmental stages • Reliable
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Description
Meals-on-Wheels in Bend - immediate need for drivers to deliver meals to home bound in Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Prineville. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Skills
Must be able to drive and pass a criminal background check
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Description
City of Bend; Volunteers are needed now for the Bend Beautification Program. This new program is an opportunity for residents to improve the esthetics of our city by adopting a stretch of road or a plot of land. Service clubs, private individuals, church groups, Neighborhood Associations and other groups are invited to get involved and make a difference! Help remove roadside litter and noxious weeds and provide landscape maintenance. The City of Bend will provide all safety signs, safety vests, and trash bags and will haul the debris to the landfill. Help keep Bend beautiful; volunteer today!
Skills
Willingness to work outside in assigned area in Bend.
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Description
Bend Area Habitat for Humanity - ReStore –Need cashiers for lumber yard. Cashiers help answer inventory and pricing questions for the front desk and help with customers locate price product. Training provided.
Skills
Customer service, cash register and construction knowledge helpful, but not necessary. Good focus and counting skills necessary for dealing with money.
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Description
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach- Office Host
Skills
Computer experience and knowledge of Word and Excel helpful.
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Description
Community Outreach - Host a recruitment table once a month in Bend, Redmond, La Pine or Sisters sharing volunteer opportunities for people who want to get connected. Training provided.
Skills
Friendly attitude and enjoys talking to people.
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Humane Society Bend and Redmond –Assist inside the shelter with animal maintenance, walk dogs, groom and play with cats or assist with foster homes and adoptions. Help with community education outreach or fundraising.
Skills
Like animals.
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Redmond Senior Center –Your help is needed! Third Saturday of every month from Noon – 4pm for Bingo. Several volunteer opportunities: Set-up, callers, or concession. You choose the best fit!
Skills
You must be able to do light lifting if you help with set-up. Enjoy people.
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Description
Habitat for Humanity - Bend Habitat builds our homes with volunteers Mondays through Saturdays, winter hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Skills
Volunteers do not need construction experience but must watch a safety video and sign a waiver of release before beginning. To get started, call (541) 385-5387 ext. 224 and we will get you scheduled for the safety video and waiver.
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