RSVP Volunteers make a difference! |
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Thank you volunteers! Your time makes a big impact at our stations and we are so appreciative of your work every day. The time you spend volunteering is worth so much more than the nearly $62,000 you saved our partner stations. You are valued. You are important. And we thank you! |
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Welcome to our newest AmeriCorps Senior RSVP volunteers |
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- Maria F. - Ohio Living Hospice
- Gloria L. - Heartfelt Tidbits
- Mary R. – TBD
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- Tanya Renee G. - McGregor PACE
- Mike C. - McGregor PACE
- Mary S. - Village of St. Edward
- Phyllis W. - Summit Fresh Mobile Market, AMHA REACH Opportunity Center, FOML
- Roselle S. – TBD
- Susan B. - Akron Parks Collaborative
- Tim A. - Grace House Akron
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| - Laura Y. - TBD
- Kevin F. - American Cancer Society
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- Phillip W. - TBD
- Sue L. - Buckeye's Mission & Sanctuary
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- Catherine B. - Inner-Light Support Group
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Grange Insurance Audubon Center - Grange Insurance Audubon Center - Grange Insurance Audubon Center offers a meaningful way to give back, stay active and connect with nature! LEARN MORE
Volunteer Opportunities Include: |
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Animal Care (Ambassador Animals): Assist with the care and enrichment of educational animal ambassadors that inspire visitors to connect with wildlife.
- Community Science: Contribute to important conservation efforts by collecting and recording data on local wildlife and habitats.
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Education Program Support: Help engage learners of all ages by assisting with programs, special events, and hands-on activities.
- Gardening: Enhance beautiful native plant gardens that support pollinators, birds, and local ecosystems.
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Guest Services/Greeter: Welcome visitors, provide information, and create a positive first impression for guests. Volunteer during morning or afternoon shifts (Tuesday-Friday).
- Conservation Workdays: Join outdoor projects that improve habitats, restore natural areas, and strengthen our community's conservation impact.
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Special Events: Support festivals, fundraisers, and community celebrations that connect people with nature.
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Akron Parks Collaborative - The Akron Parks Collaborative is a nonprofit organization engaging Akron neighborhoods in the revitalization of city parks. They support communities in citizen-led design and participatory budgeting to create spaces that reflect the needs and desires of the neighborhood itself. They help build community ownership of neighborhood parks and support groups in their work to bring vibrancy and community back to these public spaces and are looking for 2+ volunteers to assist with periodic weeding of their flower beds! If you love gardening, this is for you! LEARN MORE
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Feline Number Nine - Feline Number Nine is a foster based nonprofit in Tallmadge focusing on alleviating suffering in areas of disparity in the rescue community. They prioritize outreach in the form of education, TNR, rehabilitation and media production. This is such a cool rescue that is growing from the ground up. If you LOVE cats, this is for you, and if you love helping organizations grow and thrive, this is also for you! LEARN MORE
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Steve B. & The American Red Cross |
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Steve B., one of our Blood Transportation volunteers with the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio, felt compelled to share his volunteer journey! RSVP Manager, Tessa, connected Steve with the Red Cross last March. After learning about a variety of volunteer opportunities there, he signed up to become a biomedical transportation specialist. The Red Cross supplies about 40% of our nation’s blood supply. After donors give life-saving blood at Red Cross sites across NE Ohio, blood gets transported to the Red Cross lab in Cleveland for testing and processing, and is then delivered to local hospitals.
The job of transporting the blood is done by volunteers, in Red Cross vehicles. (The Red Cross also employs contractors to fill holes in the schedule. It needs more volunteer drivers!) After completing some training online and riding along with a couple experienced drivers, Steve began working shifts in April.
Steve said, “I really enjoy it. I pick shifts that work with my schedule. I enjoy getting out and interacting with people at the Red Cross sites and the hospitals. It’s an important program and I’m proud to support it.” Volunteers must have a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. They are asked to work two to four shifts per month (generally four to six hours per shift). Contact Tessa if you'd like to volunteer with the Red Cross!
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RSVP volunteer starts free legal clinic at ACCESS |
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Tom Mussara is a retired attorney who has been volunteering through Vantage Aging’s AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for more than four years. He enjoys supporting a variety of nonprofit organizations, including ACCESS, Inc., an emergency shelter serving women and children.
While volunteering at ACCESS, Tom recognized a need for legal assistance among the women staying at the shelter. He reached out to Community Legal Aid, an organization that provides legal advocacy and assistance to individuals experiencing poverty and helped establish a free legal clinic at the shelter. Through his initiative and commitment to service, Tom is helping ensure that women at ACCESS have access to valuable legal resources and support. |
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RSVP staff and volunteers out and about this summer |
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Volunteers at Cascade Locks Park Association Free Lunch Friday
Free Lunch Friday with Cascade Locks Park Association at the Mustill Store Museum was so much fun! Thanks for having us with some of our volunteers. We served more than 100 lunches, got to visit with the Summit Fresh Mobile Market (another volunteer station!) and listened to great music!
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Western Reserve Senior Coalition Ice Cream Social We served 150 seniors ice cream and got to chat about Vantage Aging! |
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A great turnout for the latest Wadsworth Older Adults Foundation Professional Friends meeting held at the SOPREMA Senior Center! What an honor to be amongst such big hearts and to do so in their gorgeous pavilion. Thank you for having us! |
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| Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Grove City YMCA - Grove City |
Meet RSVP Manager Cody Salyers and others at the Senior Expo happening this month! There will be multiple health vendors, free resources, lunch and more. |
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| Upper Arlington Older Adult Resource Fair |
Sept. 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Bob Crane Community Center - Columbus |
Explore housing options, financial guidance, community resources and more. Meet knowledgeable providers, ask questions and discover tools to support independence and quality of life. |
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Walk with a Doc offers free walking programs in communities around the world led by local doctors, healthcare providers or medical students with an aim to make health and happiness accessible to everyone. These ongoing events allow participants to safely walk (or roll), learn about current health topics and meet new people. Step into September and check out some of the local meet ups happening throughout Ohio! |
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Heartfelt Tidbits is an incredible organization dedicated to empowering immigrants and refugees through free programs that promote cultural exchange, create a sense of belonging and help individuals build self-sufficiency. Heartfelt Tidbits offers free English and sewing classes Monday through Thursday during daytime hours. They also provide free childcare for clients who participate in the classes, making it easier for parents and caregivers to take advantage of these valuable opportunities.
If you enjoy being around children and helping others feel welcomed and supported in their community, Heartfelt Tidbits is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference. LEARN MORE
Contact Gretchen to volunteer! |
Celebrating an outstanding volunteer |
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One extraordinary volunteer who has been part of RSVP for nearly three years is Theresa Murphy. Theresa volunteers at the Delores H. Bland Senior Day Center and Heartfelt Tidbits, where she shares her time, kindness and dedication with those she serves.
In August, during National Senior Citizens Month, the Delores H. Bland Senior Day Center held a special Senior Awards Recognition Day to celebrate and honor the individuals who make a meaningful difference at the center. We were thrilled to see Theresa recognized with the Outstanding Volunteer Award in appreciation of her dedication, hard work and unwavering willingness to serve our seniors.
We are so proud of Theresa and grateful for the compassion and commitment she brings to the seniors in our community just like so many other RSVP Volunteers! Congratulations, Theresa! |
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Many of our RSVP volunteers generously give their time and compassion to multiple organizations with which we are partnered. - Shelly volunteers with Ohio Alleycats and Queen City Kitchen - Jim serves with Last Mile Food Rescue and the Cincinnati Arts Association - Kim shares her time with La Soupe, Gorman Heritage Farm and CityLink Thank you to all of our RSVP volunteers! |
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| Cody Salyers
RSVP Manager Vantage Aging
65 Jefferson Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
P: 330-253-4597 ext. 165
P: 614-674-4201
E: csalyers@vantageaging.org |
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| Gretchen Eagle
RSVP Manager
Vantage Aging
700 W Pete Rose Way, St. #527
Cincinnati, OH 45203
C: 513-439-9773
E: geagle@vantageaging.org |
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| Vantage Aging
388 S Main St, Ste 325, Akron, OH 44311
330-253-4597
vantageaging.org |
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