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LATEST NEWS
Please check our latest
news on the following:
May 14, 2009
RSVP Honors its Volunteers
 RSVP honored its
many volunteers with a luncheon at
Giovanni's Restaurant. Welcome and greetings were
presented by Teri Klein, RSVP Project Director; Joseph Mann,
Executive Director, NEON, Inc.; and Mayor Richard Moccia of
Norwalk. Invocation was by Rev. Janet Hodge, Pastor
Norwalk United Methodist Church, Vice Chairperson, NEON
Board of Directors.
Please take a look at the pictures of the event, including volunteers in
attendance, those being honored, and musical performers.
April 14, 2009
Children
invited to read to man's best friend
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Rosa Sanchez reads "The Bad Beginning" to
Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.)
certified therapy dog, Brasil, during the East
Norwalk Public Library's D2R2, Dogs to Read to
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Last month, the East Norwalk Library held a dry run.
Starting this Saturday, it's full speed ahead with
"D2R2/Dogs to Read to," where children will be able to
practice their reading skills to a very appreciative
audience. In fact, they might get a few barks of approval.
By participating in the "Dogs to Read to" and literally
reading to dogs, children will be able improve and build
confidence in their readings skills, while at the same time
having lots of fun, according to Stan Siegel, executive
director of the East Norwalk Library at 51 Van Zant St.
more . . .
Source: Norwalk
Hour, April 14, 2009
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RSVP Volunteers Add Warmth to the Season
RSVP’s New
Outreach Coordinator
RSVP Receives Outstanding Volunteer
Group Award
RSVP Honors its
Volunteers
RSVP Senior Medical Transportation
Assistance Program which provides
transportation to medical appointments for seniors
in the Westport- Weston Area.
Contact: Sue Lebrija, (203) 341-1071
Navigation aides - Volunteers help point travelers in
the right
direction. Please visit the NEON
website.
Tutors Needed!
Norwalk Community College’s College Pathways Program is
designed to support and motivate high school students who
want to be the first in their family to earn a college
degree. Tutors are needed at area high
schools during the school year. |
MISSION
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Recruit
quality volunteers age 55+ who want to share their skills and experience
to benefit the community
- Engage volunteers with meaningful
and rewarding opportunities
- Develop relationships between
volunteers and community organizations
- Provide the community with
volunteers that are our most experienced residents
- Commitment to generating lasting
benefits for the communities, their agencies and the volunteers
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Our annual
luncheon May 2008 at Giovanni's
click on picture for more
information |
BENEFITS
- Nationwide Volunteer program-Senior Corps
- Links skills of volunteers with identified
community needs
- Flexible scheduling
- Insurance
- Volunteer recognition
- Training
OPPORTUNITIES
- Non-profit organizations at the local,
national, public and private levels
- Social service agencies, libraries, museums
- Public health and safety agencies
- Educational institutions and literacy based
programs
- Environmental Organizations
- Tourism Welcome Sites
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Shayla Brayboy,
Natalia Roman, Katerin Hernandez modeling scarves
click on picture for more info |
VOLUNTEERS
- Diverse backgrounds
- Desire to give of their time, talent and
energy to help others
- Placement in productive settings
- Special consideration given to interests,
time availability, location
BROCHURE
Obtain our brochure
online.
(requires
Acrobat Reader, a free download)
NEWSLETTER ONLINE
Winter 2009
(pdf)
Previous issues can be found in our
newsletter section.
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