July 2010 RSVP Volunteer Opportunities

FOOD BANK of the SOUTHERN TIER
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
This mobile program provides free meals for children throughout the summer. Volunteers are needed to assist with general duties associated with serving meals. Set up, greeters, servers and clean up at various parks in Elmira. As always training is provided. Call RSVP for more details, 734-4161.

SAMARITAN CENTER
The Samaritan Center is looking for volunteer pantry workers, intake interviewers and drivers to pick up food and deliver it to the center.

CHEMUNG COUNTY PUBLIC ADVOCATE
If you enjoy answering phones and doing some basic filing this is the place for you.
This Chemung County Agency will help keep you busy!

THE BARTON HOME
The Barton Home is looking for volunteers to assist residents with a cooking class, and for friendly visitors. If you have some time The Barton Home is a great place to spend it.

ELMIRA LITTLE THEATRE
A host of volunteer opportunities await you with the folks at the Elmira Little Theatre. Clerical, set construction, costumes, promotions, fundraising and artistic design. Get involved, give your time and have some fun too!

SOUTHERN TIER BICYCLE LEAGUE
Volunteers are needed to pick up and perform basic repairs on donated bicycles. Repaired bikes are then distributed locally. Summer is the time to get out and ride, help someone do that today.

ELDRIDGE PARK CAROUSEL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
If you are looking for some fun outdoor volunteer activities consider Eldridge Park. Volunteers are needed to operate the putt putt station handing out putters, golf balls and scorecards. Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Come out and enjoy the park!

RSVP BONE BUILDERS
Help yourself and others by becoming a BONE BUILDER group leader. This approved osteoporosis prevention exercise program meets at various sites throughout the county approximately two hours per week. Improve your physical health, meet new people and help others . Training and weights are provided.

CORNING MUSEUM of GLASS
Become a docent at the Corning Museum of Glass. Volunteer guides enjoy free museum membership, discounts and the opportunity to meet many interesting people. Hours are flexible and training is provided. What a wonderful place to spend some time this summer

RSVP RIDE PROGRAM
This transportation service program is in need of volunteer drivers. Volunteers provide individuals with rides to the doctor, dental, medical and other health related destinations. Consider taking those who no longer drive to their routine medical appointments.

IT’S SUMMER GET OUT and VOLUNTEER!

If any of these exciting and challenging opportunities interest you, contact RSVP at (607) 734-4161.
RSVP is a clearinghouse that places volunteers 55 + with non-profit agencies. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.