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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
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users de-signate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
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 you for your help,
Marie
This page was last updated: June 18, 2010
Central Oregon Council on Aging 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?
Central Oregon Council on Aging 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.
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Books & Bears needs volunteers to sort, clean, label and bookmark gently used books from April 15 through May 21 at the Book Donation Center located in Bend at the Bend Factory Stores Mall.
Four hour shifts are available Monday through Friday between 11:30am-6:00pm. Come with a smile and willing to help prepare books for children less fortunate.
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Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes
County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors
for children with an incarcerated parent. Training-Saturday, April 17 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Interested contact-Bob Moore by calling (541) 388-6651.
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Safe Kids Central Oregon- Technicians will be trained to install car seats for children in vehicles.Volunteers will take a 32 hour technician class certifying them to perform seat inspections and installation. No prior experience necessary
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Deschutes Public Library/Bend needs volunteers at the welcome desk to assist patrons and answer general questions. Time commitment is two-three hours weekly with a six-month commitment. Training provided.
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Bend Community Center’s Feed the Hungry Program is expanding. Volunteers needed for four-hour shifts every Sunday from 7am-5pm to help prepare and serve all 3 meals throughout the day. Volunteers generally work in 2 ¬ 4 hour shifts and volunteers as young as eight are welcome. All help is welcome!
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SOS (Safety Outreach for Seniors) 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. Training provided
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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. Orientation provided.
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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.Must be able to drive and pass a criminal background check. Orientation provided.
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City of Bend-Bend Beautification Program. 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. Willingness to work outside in assigned area in Bend. Orientation & supplies provided.
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Habitat for Humanity – ReStore (Bend & Redmond) –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.
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Central Oregon Veterans Outreach- Office Host. Computer experience and knowledge of Word and Excel helpful. Training provided.
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Humane Society Bend & 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. Orientation provided.
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Habitat for Humanity - Bend Habitat builds our homes with volunteers Mondays through Saturdays, winter hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volunteers do not need construction experience but must watch a safety video and sign a waiver of release before beginning.
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