A blog about great senior volunteers in Northern Virginia making a difference
*EVENT CANCELLED* The RSVP “Art of Volunteering in Retirement” scheduled on Tuesday, April 14 has been cancelled. If you have questions or concerns, please email us at rsvp@volunteerfairfax.org *EVENT CANCELLED* *EVENT CANCELLED* Contact RSVP@volunteerfairfax.org for information about future seminars or the option to receive a email video presentation. What is the “Art of Volunteering in
Now that you have graduated from the work force, do you know how you are going to spend your time? RSVP-Northern Virginia can help. Register for RSVP-Northern Virginia’s Special Saturday “Art of Volunteering in Retirement” Seminar, on March 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Volunteer Fairfax Headquarters. The one-hour event is free and open to the public.
RSVP-Northern Virginia is seeking several volunteers who would like to share their photography skills by covering upcoming community events being produced by RSVP and Volunteer Fairfax. When and Where RSVP’s annual “Thank you Volunteers” luncheon, April 16, in Fairfax When and Where : Thursday, April 16, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the King of Kings
RSVP-Northern Virginia partner The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics is seeking volunteers to help promote the 2020 games. For more information on the NVSO’s public relations volunteer positions and its need for an advertising coordinator, please visit http://www.rsvpnova.org or contact Shannon White at swhite@volunteerfairfax.org The 2020 NVSO has been scheduled for September 12 through September 27,
Now that you have graduated from the work force, do you know how you are going to spend your time? RSVP-Northern Virginia can help. Register for RSVP-Northern Virginia’s free “Art of Volunteering in Retirement,” seminar, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., at South Run RECenter in Springfield. The one-hour event is free and open to
Now that you have graduated from full time work, do you know how you are going to spend your time? RSVP-Northern Virginia can help. There are still open spaces for RSVP-Northern Virginia’s “The Art of Volunteering in Retirement,” seminar, Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m., at the headquarters of Volunteer Fairfax in Fairfax City. The one-hour
Celebrate the federal income tax filing deadline day with RSVP, April 15, 2020, by volunteering at JA Finance Park in Central Fairfax to help eighth graders from across Fairfax County learn financial literacy. To register for this fun project visit JA Finance Park Group Service Project. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Time: 8:30 am – 1:45 pm Location: 4099
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services Adult and Aging Division produces a variety of publications, podcasts and video programs that include helpful and entertaining pieces about positive aging, including the monthly Golden Gazette. What’s in March 2020 Golden Gazette Find out how Genealogist Paul McFarland searched for his Irish ancestors and found “boundless appreciation”
Alexandria, Va., resident Tom Sachs joined RSVP-Northern Virginia, the region’s largest volunteer group for retirees, a year ago. The 72-year-old currently volunteers with RSVP partner Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church. To listen to RSVP’s Rob Paine interview Tom please click RSVP Volunteer Podcast. In this podcast, Tom talks about why he enjoys volunteering with Rebuilding Together
RSVP to hold next “Art of Volunteering in Retirement” seminar near Alexandria, Feb. 27 Story and Photos by Rob Paine, RSVP-Northern Virginia marketing and outreach specialist “Volunteering is a good way to keep social,” says RSVP-Northern Virginia volunteer and engagement leader Sue Dussinger of Alexandria. “I have never in my life been a real ‘joiner’ but
The 2020 NVSO has been scheduled for September 12 through September 27, 2020, with opening day scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, in Arlington. To view a gallery of photos from the NVSO’s 2019 Opening Day ceremony and events taken by members of the RSVP Volunteer Photography Corps, please visit 2019 NVSO Opening Day Volunteer Photography. RSVP –
