RSVP of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois works with over 150 partner agencies to develop and fill meaningful volunteer opportunities. RSVP provides free membership, benefits, and support for individuals aged 55+.
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If any of the activities below interest you--or if you'd like to discuss trying other new activities, call 309-737-3073 (Knox/Warren) or 309-793-4425 (QCA). We're always happy to try to find you the perfect volunteer activity.
The Quad Cities is once again hosting ISC Men's Fastball World Tournament. There will be approximately 53 men's fastball teams and players from around world, competing for the 2016 World Championship. They are looking for volunteers to help make this a successful tournament!
It is being held at Green Valley Sports Complex in Moline on August 13-20. Volunteers are needed to help make this a successful tournament!
FISH of Galesburg has two immediate volunteer needs:
A person willing and able to be train as computer/phone worker for the Wednesday morning shift- 9:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Training can take place any shift with a current trained computer /phone person.
A volunteer coordinator is needed. This involves getting to know the numerous volunteers, assisting with the placement of volunteers in the shifts, and helping phone substitutes if needed. A willingness to be a FISH of Galesburg Board member and attend Board meetings one late afternoon per month.
Please call Rhonda at 309-737-3073 if you can help feed the hungry of Knox County through either of these volunteer slots.
For more information on FISH of Galesburg, clickHERE!
Food pantries and meal sites in all the counties we serve--Knox, Warren, Rock Island and Scott--always have a need for volunteers. This is rewarding a flexible work. If you are interested in volunteering, call 309-793-4425 (QCA) or 309-737-3073 (Knox/Warren).
RSVP will be holding a free Tutor/Mentor Training. The training will give the attendee basic knowledge of tutoring and mentoring techniques, protocol, and expectations. Information will also be presented on our Pen Pal program.
This training will be beneficial to all current and future tutors and mentors. It is open to all members of the community. John Border, Community Education Specialist, Davenport Community Schools and Joy Andrews of CASI’s “Listen to Me Read” program will be there to share information on their programs.
There is no charge for this training, but we would like to have you reserve your spot by Wednesday, September 7th.
To reserve a spot or get more information: jross@wiaaa.org, 309-793-4425.
FREE TRAINING! "Newly Revised Elements of Effective Mentoring Practice" Thursday, September 22 at Butterworth Center
The Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring outlines six national, evidence-based standards that mentoring programs should follow in an effort to best serve youth.
After this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the six key elements to effectively create and manage a youth mentoring program
Critically analyze their programs and brainstorm ideas to strengthen or change program delivery
Meet and/or get reacquainted with the Illinois Mentoring Partnership and learn about ways we support programs throughout the state via the National Mentoring Resource Center as well as applying for the Gold Star designation for Illinois mentoring program
Check-in is from 8:30 – 9 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available.
