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
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

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 program.

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


  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

  • 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

Our annual luncheon May 2008 at Giovanni's
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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

Shayla Brayboy, Natalia Roman, Katerin Hernandez modeling scarves
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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. 

 Senior Corps