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

The Hour - January 17, 2012
RSVP, NHA program honors Dr. King:
RSVP and the Norwalk Housing Authority sponsored a Norwalk Reads Book Distribution in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday at the King Kennedy Literacy Center.

Students from the Learning Centers of the Norwalk Housing Authority participated in a program about Civil Rights. The students then chose books on this topic that would be theirs to keep.

RSVP volunteers add warmth to the season
Norwalk Citizen - December 21, 2011
 Ian Arriaga, a participant in the NEON Child Development Program, shows off his hat, scarf and mittens made by local RSVP volunteers.  

Throughout the warm summer months, members of the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Southwestern CT were already thinking of winter.

Now that cold weather is here, clientele of many local agencies are reaping the benefits of the seniors' wisdom.
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Stamford Advocate - December 9, 2011
Teri Klein presents Alexander Forbes with the Outstanding Male Senior Volunteer award. The award is part of a ceremony presented by the Volunteer Center of Southwestern Fairfield County for the 16th annual Stamford Volunteer Day at the Harry Bennett Branch of the Ferguson Library in Stamford, CT on Fri., Dec. 9, 2011.
Photo: Shelley Cryan / Shelley Cryan freelance; freelance for the Stamford Advocate

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

 Senior Corps