Volunteer: Veteran Speaker and Correspondence ProgramThis is open to any veteran of Jefferson County, age 55+, who would like to connect with youth and share their military experiences to help better acquaint youth with what such service entails. It will deepen their understanding while providing an inter-generational contact. (While younger veterans may participate, they would not be "on board" as RSVP volunteers.) Connections as to where to give presentations are in the planning stage with the Scouting movement as well as Iowa State Extension youth programs. This program will resume when corona virus restrictions have been lifted. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties This is open to any veteran of Jefferson County, age 55+, who would like to connect with youth and share their military experiences to help better acquaint youth with what such service entails. It will deepen their understanding while providing an inter-generational contact. (While younger veterans may participate, they would not be "on board" as RSVP volunteers.) Connections as to where to give presentations are in the planning stage with the Scouting movement as well as Iowa State Extension youth programs. This program will resume when corona virus restrictions have been lifted. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52556 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pen PalCorrespond with a fourth grade student once per month from the convenience of your own home. The child initiates the writing; you reply, answering questions, sharing your experiences. At the end of the school year, you and the child meet at a local park to socialize a bit. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties Correspond with a fourth grade student once per month from the convenience of your own home. The child initiates the writing; you reply, answering questions, sharing your experiences. At the end of the school year, you and the child meet at a local park to socialize a bit. Agency: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Monroe, Wapello, and Jefferson Counties Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52556 Allow Groups: No |