ElderCircle - senior citizen services and volunteer programs in Itasca County Minnesota




Contact Us At: ecircle@eldercircle.org 218-327-1634 800-327-1617 218-327-6931 (fax) Old Central School 10 NW Fifth Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Our Sponsors: Itasca County Koochiching County Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging Grand Itasca Foundation Northland Foundation Minnesota Board on Aging Corporation for National and Community Service United Way of 1000 Lakes United Way of NE MN Useful Resources: First Call for Help MN Senior Corps American Association of Retired Persons Senior Linkage Line	"To provide volunteer choices and challenges for community service that will enrich the lives of its volunteers and benefit the communities they serve." - The RSVP Mission RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is a national Senior Corps program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP offers adults age 55 and over volunteer opportunities where they can apply their skills, talents, and life experience to strengthen their communities. RSVP volunteers serve in a diverse range of non-profit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based groups. ElderCircle RSVP serves the communities of Itasca and Koochiching Counties and is sponsored by ElderCircle, a non-profit agency located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. ElderCircle RSVP is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Minnesota Board on Aging, United Way of 1,000 Lakes, United Way of Northeast Minnesota, Koochiching County, and by private donations. "To serve as a bridge between those who need, and those who give." CONTACT INFORMATION: ElderCircle RSVP - Itasca County Valerie Jensen Cromell, RSVP Director Senja Morque, RSVP Program Coordinator 10 NW 5th St Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Ph: 218-326-3175 or 800-997-7323 Fax: 218-326-7965 valerie@eldercircle.org senja@eldercircle.org ElderCircle RSVP - Koochiching County Chrystal Clance, RSVP Program Coordinator PO Box 870 International Falls, MN 56649 Ph: 218-283-6467 Fax: 218-283-9299 chrystal@eldercircle.org WHAT ARE THE VOLUNTEER BENEFITS? On-going recognition and support Pre-service orientation and in-service training Free supplemental accident and liability insurance Mileage reimbursement in accordance with current RSVP mileage policies Invitation to the annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Banquet Satisfaction in making a valuable contribution to communities and helping others in need Proven health benefits through social interaction, on-going engagement, opportunities to contribute, and a sense of accomplishment WHO IS ELIGIBLE? RSVP is open to anyone age 55 and over. ElderCircle RSVP serves the communities of Itasca and Koochiching Counties and is sponsored by ElderCircle, a non-profit agency located in Grand Rapids, MN. WHERE DO RSVP VOLUNTEERS SERVE? ElderCircle RSVP has many volunteer stations throughout Itasca and Koochiching Counties. These stations include hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, food shelves, senior centers, and other non-profit agencies that need volunteers. Volunteers are matched with stations that best suit their skills and interests to provide the most rewarding and meaningful volunteer experience. Volunteers may choose how and when they want to serve. RSVP offers long-term, short-term, occasional, and temporary placements. Volunteers may also choose to be on the RSVP "S.W.A.T. Team" (Seniors With Available Time) for one-time-only placements such as bulk mailing preparation, assisting with special community events, or blood drive recruiting. WHAT TYPE OF ACTIVITIES DO VOLUNTEERS PERFORM? RSVP volunteers help distribute food, provide tax aide and insurance counseling, recruit blood donors, deliver Meals on Wheels, mentor youth, tutor students, are friendly visitors to nursing home residents, serve on boards and committees, knit and crochet items for those in need, shop for and deliver groceries, provide affordable transportation to medical appointments, do small home repairs for seniors to remain independent, assist with bulk mailings, help out at community events, work in thrift stores, participate in intergenerational activities, etc. HOW DO I ENROLL? Just call or stop by the RSVP office in your county. Program staff will answer your questions and have you fill out a simple enrollment form, or an information packet can be mailed to you upon request. Volunteer placement opportunities are offered according to the type of volunteer service that interests you. Whether you like working with your hands, reading to children, visiting with the elderly, transporting clients, coaching computer classes, etc..your community needs you! JOIN RSVP TODAY! © 2007 ElderCircle