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Connects Erie County residents over the age of 55 with volunteer opportunities in the community that match their interests, skills, and availability. Benefits of joining RSVP include volunteer insurance coverage, training opportunities, special group volunteer projects, recognition events, and transportation reimbursement availability.

Home health care and support for seniors including: companionship, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping.

Provides volunteer opportunities for men, women, and youth. The Office of Volunteers continuously recruits, interviews and determines the best service suited for a volunteer. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can call, write or fax American Red Cross on Long Island. Online application available www.redcross.org/li.

* Promotes activity, socialization, and lifelong learning, helping older adults live well and age with dignity. Senior companion program. One-to-one program. Aging services for New Americans. Neighborhood advisor. Digital inclusion for older adults.

Places national service members in full-time service opportunities with partnering organizations to meet the goal of community sustainability through poverty elimination. Members build the capacity of their host organizations by doing community outreach, funds development, program implementation, volunteer management, and other tasks as needed. Members make a year-long commitment to serve, in which they fully immerse themselves into their communities, holding no outside employment and not attending school. Benefits include: - Living allowance of $12,490 annually, paid bi-weekly. - Choice of $6,095 education award or stipend of $1,800 upon completion - Health coverage provided - Eligibility for child care - Life insurance if desired - Intensive training and member support

Partners with various agencies throughout Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties and places AmeriCorps Members in positions to provide various services to the community, including in the categories below. Educational Services: Members serving in school districts and community agencies are assigned a caseload of youth to provide mentoring services resulting in demonstrated improvements in academic engagement. Capacity Building: Members are a part of a volunteer program that provides community members with the opportunities to participate in community service and service learning opportunities. Disaster Preparedness and Response: Members complete Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) through the Cattaraugus County Emergency Services and Cattaraugus County Health Department and provide preparedness training to the community.

Offers volunteer opportunities to older adults to give of their time and talents in community services without any restrictions based on education, income or experience.

This program is about seniors helping seniors. Low-income seniors receive training and a small stipend to provide chore services, friendly visiting, respite to caregivers and technology assistance. Volunteers are background checked, can volunteer 5-40 hours per week, and are matched with seniors in the community who need help.

Engages those 55 years of age and older in meaningful volunteer service within their community. Volunteers become a vital community resource addressing critical needs and enhancing quality of life in Chautauqua County. Over 540 volunteers serve in over 65 volunteer sites throughout the county, with major focus areas including "Healthy Futures" (assisting individuals affected by Food Insecurity), Health Education, and Senior Companionship - Access to Care and Aging in Place.

Provides volunteer placement with 25+ partner agencies. Includes liability insurance and other benefits.

Helps people ages 55 and older to find volunteer opportunities that match their skills and interests. Mileage reimbursement, supplemental insurance, and other benefits provided.

* Offers adults with developmental disabilities a helping hand when needed, socialization opportunities, chance to fine tune their daily living skills.

Gives senior citizens the opportunity to share their lifetime skills, talents, and abilities with youth with a developmental and/or learning disability. Foster grandparents can spend 15 to 40 hours each week at local elementary schools, daycare centers, and head start sites, giving one-to-one attention, encouragement, and support to children needing assistance in overcoming physical, mental, social and emotional obstacles.

Offers a variety of home care options, from basic medical and daily living needs, to more specialized medical care, skilled nursing, infusion therapy, and support services for traumatic brain injury. Short-term in-home respite care is also available for families/caretakers, along with a companionship program for older adults who need someone to visit or help with simple tasks in a patient's home or in a health care facility.

Recruits adults 55 + who are looking for volunteer opportunities which are meaningful and help the community. All volunteer work is developed with Non-for-Profit agencies. Volunteers perform the following functions: warm line operation, friendly visitation, medical transportation and financial management assistance, exercise leaders, build repair management services.

Older adults volunteer opportunities of Sullivan county.

Assists elderly to remain in their homes and to participate in family and community life as long as possible.

Rockland County Youth Employment Program, (YEP). This year-round youth workforce preparation initiative provides employment training and job placement for eligible young people between the ages of 14 and 21. The YEP builds partnership with local private businesses, not-for-profits and municipal agencies to promote youth workforce development within the county, as well as providing for a labor cost savings for all participating employers. The YEP, funded by Rockland County and the Department of Social Services through the Federal Summer Youth Employment Program funding consists of two components: T.E.E.N. Works (Teen Employment Education Network), a 13-week program, offered in the after school hours, provides workforce preparation training and experiential activities for teens and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.

Provides meaningful opportunities for individuals age 55 and older to serve their communities, while making an impact on critical community needs. Through volunteering, seniors provide major cost savings to agencies and municipalities.

Provides meaningful opportunities for individuals age 55 and older to serve their communities, while making an impact on critical community needs. Through volunteering, seniors provide major cost savings to agencies and municipalities.

Connects individuals with volunteer opportunities throughout the county. CVAC members receive the quarterly Thrive newsletter containing educational information and volunteer opportunity listings from a variety of community organizations.

Offers a variety of home care options, from basic medical and daily living needs, to more specialized medical care, skilled nursing, infusion therapy, and support services for traumatic brain injury. Short-term in-home respite care is also available for families/caretakers, along with a companionship program for older adults who need someone to visit or help with simple tasks in a patient's home or in a health care facility.