NORWALK ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY NOW, Inc.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

98 South Main Street
Norwalk, CT  06854-3126
Phone (203) 663-7333
Fax (203) 899-2430

 
Darien   Greenwich    New Canaan    Norwalk    Stamford    Weston    Westport    Wilton

 

LATEST NEWS

April 29, 2013
During the week of April 15, 2013, RSVP volunteers joined with Norwalk Reads in giving books out to children in Norwalk. In honor of “The Week of the Young Child”, Norwalk Reads gave books to pre-schoolers in the NEON Child Development Program and to children at the South Norwalk Library. Volunteers from RSVP of Southwestern CT assisted the pre-school children in choosing books which they could take home and enjoy reading.

RSVP supports Norwalk Reads in its mission to provide the opportunity and encouragement to read through the distribution of books and by supporting literacy programs for all children in Norwalk, with a focus on those at risk. Their aim is to instill a love of reading by ensuring that every child in Norwalk has access to books. The more children read (or are read to) the better readers they are likely to become. A home filled with books gives children continuous access to reading materials and can enhance vocabulary, comprehension and knowledge about the world.

April 9, 2013
Mayor's Day of Recognition for National Service
Senior Corps volunteers demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service. 
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January 2, 2013
RSVP Warms the Community
 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers have been knitting hats, scarves, mittens and other items all year for children in our area.

These items were recently given out to a number of local agencies that provide services to those in the Greater Norwalk area. Hand-knit items were given to more than 700 children, including pre-schoolers in the NEON Child Development Program.          

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  RSVP Senior Medical Transportation
    Assistance Program which provides
    transportation to medical appointments for seniors
    in the Westport- Weston Area. 
    Contact: Susan Stefenson 203-341-1072
  Navigation aides - Volunteers help point travelers in
    the right direction.   Please visit the NEON website. 

MISSION

  • 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

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

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)
United We Serve - Serve.gov

NEWSLETTER ONLINE
 Previous issues can be found in our newsletter section. 

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