  Veterans' Benefits Panel Discussion Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Tyvola Senior Center In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s commitment to service, please join the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for a panel discussion on Veterans’ Benefits. Learn about Veterans’ health and financial benefits from representatives of Mecklenburg County Veterans Services, The Law Offices of Jonathan S. Frank, and Veterans Financial, Inc. The panel discussion is free and light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to 704-522-6222 or rsvp@cmseniorcenters.org. 
Senior Corps Week is September 19-23, 2011
Senior Corps Week, September 19 - 23, 2011, is a time for Senior Corps programs to celebrate the important impact more than 450,000 volunteers have on our nation. During this special week we recognize not just the durability and effectiveness of Senior Corps’ legacy – but also the unique ability that Americans 55 and over possess to use their wisdom, professional skills, and experience to cultivate and nurture the kind of change that makes a lasting generational impact. For information on becoming a volunteer, please call Rene Walker at 704-817-5465. Do you have a Sweet Spot for our Heroes?
Help say thanks to our local police officers for all that they do! September 1-16, RSVP will be collecting sweet (and salty) snacks for our local officers as a way of saying thanks. Donation boxes are located at the Tyvola, Shamrock, and North Meck Senior Centers and a card will also be available for everyone to sign at each location.
 MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures
MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures is a program series presented by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and RSVP Charlotte. This monthly program will visit local non-profits, our area recreation centers, and other community locations to learn more about what they do and how you can get involved.
and Mallard Creek Recreation Center
When it comes to volunteers, I don't think we can say it enough...thank you! National Volunteer Week is April 10-16, 2011, and RSVP Volunteer service is appreciated. In 2010, 407 RSVP Charlotte volunteers served almost 60,000 hours at over 60 different placement sites. Thank you for your commitment to volunteering and our community! MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures
MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures is a program series presented by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and RSVP Charlotte. This monthly program will visit local non-profits, our area recreation centers, and other community locations to learn more about what they do and how you can get involved.  Tuesday, April 19, 2011Thompson Child and Family Focus & Albemarle Road Recreation Center
Tuesday, May 15, 2011
MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures
MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures is a program series presented by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and RSVP Charlotte. This monthly program will visit local non-profits, our area recreation centers, and other community locations to learn more about what they do and how you can get involved. Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Habitat for Humanity Restore & Noami Drenan Recreation Center and Skate Park
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
ImaginOn Library and Children's Theatre Uptown and Revolution Park
Montclaire Elementary Mentor & Tutor Recruitment
Campaign - Rescheduled for January 28th
Due to weather concerns this event has been rescheduled for Friday, January 28th.
Have you ever thought about volunteering as a tutor or mentor? This is your chance to learn more about all the ways you can volunteer at a local elementary school that needs your help. RSVP Charlotte and Communities In Schools are hosting an information session at the Tyvola Senior Center for people interested in getting involved. Volunteers are needed at Montclaire Elementary, a school just 5 minutes from the Tyvola Senior Center, as mentor/school buddies, academic coaches, or school aides. The time commitment varies on your interest.  Friday, January 28th, 2011
Tyvola Senior Center
1pm-2pm
RSVP to Sarah McNeill at 704-817-5465 or rsvp@cmseniorcenters.
MLK Breakfast and Conversation
 Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Tyvola Senior Center
Activities Room
9am-10:30am
Event Details: Join us for a light breakfast and conversation about Martin Luther King Junior, service, community challenges, and the power of individuals to make a difference.
RSVP Charlotte to participate in MLK DAY SERVICE FORUM (Rescheduled from January 17th)
Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
Grady Cole Center
8am-1pm Donations Drop-Off
10am-1pm Volunteer Fair
Event Details: The Service Forum is hosted by Hands On Charlotte. The Forum will include a volunteer fair, donations drop-off, on-site volunteer projects, and other activities. For more information please contact Hands On Charlotte at 704-333-7471 or at www.handsoncharlotte.org
MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures
MeckSeniors & RSVP Adventures is a program series presented by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and RSVP Charlotte. This monthly program will visit local non-profits, our area recreation centers, and other community locations to learn more about what they do and how you can get involved.
 Our first destination!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Friendship Trays and Tom Sykes Recreation Center
Over 130 RSVP Volunteers Recognized at Annual
RSVP Thanks-For-Giving Event
On Wednesday, November 17th, over 130 RSVP volunteers were thanked for their service at the 17th Annual RSVP Thanks-For-Giving. The event was held at the Tyvola Senior Center. The theme was western and the title was the "Volunteer Bonanza." Food was provided by the Charlotte Culinary School. Entertainment by DJ James Yancey and the Lucky Stars Line Dancing Group out of the North Mecklenburg Senior Center.
A special thank you to the following companies who helped make this event a success through their donations; Campbell's Greenhouse and Nursery, Home Depot, Lowe's, Pike Nurseries, Alsco Linens, Bojangles, McCormick and Schmick's, Bonefish Grill, Chili's Grill and Bar, Outback Steakhouse, and the Sherriff's Department.
Another BIG thank you to the volunteers who helped with this event including student photographers from Philips Academy, Volunteers from the Courthouse, and the RSVP Advisory Council.
To see some photos of the event click no the slideshow below.
RSVP Fall Volunteer Fair.
Save the date for the RSVP Fall Volunteer Fair, Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
The volunteer fair is great one-stop shopping for volunteering! Come to the fair and learn first hand from volunteer managers about the various programs. The fair will be at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center (2921 Tuckaseegee Road) and run from 11am-1:30pm.
If a disaster were to hit Charlotte many of us know someone who might need assistance either getting out of town or with transportation. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Council on Aging has created a Senior Disaster Registry, a database of seniors who might need assistance in the event of an emergency. This database is then shared with responders in the event of a disaster. RSVP volunteers have helped to enter in data into the Senior Disaster Registry and update the files, however, our biggest problem is awareness about the registry to the general public. RSVP and the Council on Aging is hosting a training for community members who would like to become Senior Disaster Registry Ambassadors. SDR Ambassadors will provide information and training on what the senior disaster registry is and how people can registry. The goal is for ambassadors to then share this information with their friends, churches, civic groups, and clubs. These efforts in the community will help increase awareness for the Senior Disaster Registry. The scheduled date for the training is Tuesday, September 28th from 10am-12pm at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Council on Aging (3700 Shamrock Drive). If you are interested in participated please call Sarah Jackson at 704-817-5465. She can provide you more details about the training. Below is a flyer about the Senior Disaster Registry.
If you would like to register to be on the Senior Disaster Registry please complete the registration form, which can be found at the bottom of this page or by clicking here. Please print out the form, complete and and return it to the address listed for Council on Aging on the form. and mail it to the Council on Aging (address is provided on the form). If you have any questions about the form you may call Coucil on Aging at 704-391-5216.
RSVP Volunteer Action Committee being formed.
RSVP Charlotte is looking for volunteers who would like to be part of a Volunteer Action Committee. The purpose of the Volunteer Action is to help build the RSVP Community through social and educational events and a community volunteer networking. The volunteer Action Committee will plan and implement social and outreach events that will cater to the needs and interests of the RSVP volunteer base and that will contribute to building a sense of community with RSVP Charlotte.
If you are interested in being on the committee please see the below documents. One document is a basic flyer about the committee and it's purpose. The other is a short application for those who are interested. Please mail the application to the RSVP Charlotte Office at 2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210. If you have any questions contact Sarah Jackson at 704-817-5465 or rsvp@cmseniorcenters.org. We are so excited about this new committee and looking forward to all the fun things we can plan and do!
Charlotte USO Donations drive in memory of September 11th.
RSVP Charlotte is hosting a drive for goods to be donated to the USO at the Charlotte Douglas Airport. The drive will be for the following non-perishable items that are always needed at the USO: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dr. Pepper (cans only), Zip Lock Sandwich bags, Country Time Lemonade (large canister), Clorox Wipes, Bottled Water, Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped), and tea bags (flavored and Decaf). Bins will be located at Tuesday, August 24th through Wednesday, September 8th at the Tyvola Senior Center and North Mecklenburg Senior Center. Note: These locations are only open Monday through Friday.
Volunteers are also needed on Thursday, September 9th to help pick up the bins and drop them off at the USO. Please let Sarah know if you would like to help.
Fraud Alert to the NC Consumer Task Force
The NC Senior Consumer Fraud Task Force recently sent out an alert about a Fraud attempt in another area of the state where individuals were being called and the caller said they were from the local RSVP office and needed the individual's social security number so the government could send a check to them.
RSVP CHARLOTTE DOES NOT ASK FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. PLEASE BE MINDFUL ABOUT GIVING OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE. |
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