Contact Us At:

valerie@eldercircle.org

218-999-5441
218-999-7543 (fax)

1105 NW 4th 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 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, the Grand Itasca Foundation, the Blandin Foundation and by private donations.

"To serve as a bridge between those who need, and those who give."

CONTACT INFORMATION:

ElderCircle RSVP - Itasca County

1105 NW 4th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Ph: 218-999-5441
Fax: 218-999-7543
valerie@eldercircle.org
senja@eldercircle.org

ElderCircle RSVP - Koochiching County

WHAT ARE THE VOLUNTEER BENEFITS?

• On-going recognition and support
• Pre-service orientation and in-service training
• Free supplemental accident and liability insurance
• A modest mileage reimbursement in accordance with current
  RSVP mileage policies
• Invitation to the annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Banquet with required minimum of volunteer service hours accrued
  
• 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!

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