Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Manatee County

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Basic Information

Address: American Red Cross - Lakewood Ranch 10311 Malachite Drive Bradenton, FL 34211
Phone Number: 941-751-6430
Fax Number: 941-751-6720
Director: Allison Parker

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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Manatee County
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Manatee County
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Manatee County
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Manatee County

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Senior Citizens, Community-Nonprofit network
Population Served: Manatee County, Florida
Ages for Volunteer: 55
Hours of Service: Average 4 hours per week
Minimum Hours Required: 3 hours per month
Days of Service: 7 days a week
Mission Statement:

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Manatee County (RSVP Manatee) engages individuals 55 years of age and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

RSVP Manatee currently focuses on four core areas of service: Tutoring and Child Literacy, Community Based Volunteer programs, Neighborhood Safety, and Disaster Preparedness. RSVP Manatee also address critical needs in the areas of environment, economy, senior services, health care, hunger and homelessness, among others.

Program History:

RSVP Manatee acts as a community based liaison working in partnership with community members, nonprofits, health and human service providers, county government, disaster related and faith based organizations that address critical needs of the community. The information collected by RSVP Manatee is reported semi-annually to Congress (USA) and to local representative in our district.

Additional Information:

RSVP volunteers commit to devote their skills and experience to solve community issues. Volunteers receive benefits including supplemental accident and liability insurance, free volunteer placement, the opportunity to utilize experience and skills, the chance to learn something new every day, and the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference.