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RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)

RSVP is a volunteer program sponsored by United Way of Bay County and a State of Michigan grant. It is a resource for seniors 55 years of age and older

Seniors interested in volunteering need to do only one simple thing: call us! Tell us your interest, talents and time available. After carefully listening to your description, the RSVP will match your interest with a non-profit agency that has a need. There is no limit to the opportunities available. Some volunteers choose to work on special projects, while others prefer long term assignments.

RSVP volunteers enjoy benefits such as supplemental auto, life, liability and health insurance. RSVP reimburses volunteers for mileage to your volunteer site and back home. Special recognition is given to volunteers at events throughout the year. For more information contact Cathy McFarland (e-mail), or call 893.6060.

What's Happening Highlights

Ponderosa Fundraiser:
Enjoy a nice night with dinner at Ponderosa Steakhouse, 2861 Wilder Rd. on Thursday, March 6.  The RSVP will be hosting a fundraising event from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.  20% of the cost of meals sold and 100% of tips will go to benefit the RSVP and the proceeds of this event will be used to enhance current projects such as the RSVP Community Garden.

Eastern Market Day Trip Planned:
May 17, the RSVP will be hosting a one day trip to Eastern Market in Detroit. The transportation, provided by Mitchell Coach Lines, will depart from the south parking lot of the Bay Community Center at 8:00 am.  Upon arrival to the Eastern Market individuals will be allowed to shop on their own with a departure time of 4:00 pm. The cost of the trip is $49 with dinner at Beef Carvers included in the cost.  For more information or to RSVP your spot please contact Cathy at 893.6060 ext. 18.

VITA Program Kicks off:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is gearing up for another year of tax returns.  Tax appointments will again be held at Financial Edge Credit Union, 1199 S. Euclid, on the corner of Euclid and Ionia St.  Appointments may be made through the RSVP office at 893.6060 ext. 18 beginning January 21^st. The VITA program is sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service and United Way’s RSVP in collaboration this year with Financial Edge Credit Union and Bay County Division on Aging.

Community Garden Underway:
Planning is currently underway for the 2008 RSVP Community Garden.  If you are interested in gardening and would like to help out this year please contact Cathy.  All of the harvested vegetables are donated to area shelters and food pantries through Hidden Harvest.  Last year more than 4,000 pounds of fresh vegetables were donated.

Community Projects:
RSVP has initiated a number of community projects. If one is of interest to you call Cathy McFarland at 893.6060.

Phone Pals:
A volunteer calls a person who is shut-in to chat for a few minutes several times a month, or as often as they choose.