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RSVP-Northern Virginia seeking volunteer photographers for upcoming events

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

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Alexandria RSVP member Tom Sachs talks about helping others with Rebuilding Together

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

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Save the date : 2020 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics dates announced

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 –

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RSVP seeking volunteers to help plan and support RSVP special events

RSVP seeking volunteers to serve on committees that plan and support RSVP’s special events Are you a planner or someone who enjoys organizing events?   Would you like to get more involved with RSVP-Northern Virginia? RSVP is looking for volunteers to join five special committees that will help build our program and better engage our members. If

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The February 2020 Golden Gazette is out!

The newest Golden Gazette is here! The Golden Gazette is published each month by the Fairfax County Adult and Aging Services. It is one of the most comprehensive publications in the area that covers events and topics seniors care about.  You can view and download the newest edition here! This month’s edition includes a feature on how to

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Why do they RSVP?

  Are you 55 or better, living in Northern Virginia and  looking for volunteer experiences that are healthy, social, fun and convenient? Take a look at this 60 second video and find out why so many seniors and retirees in Northern Virginia are joining RSVP. For more info or to sign up for one of

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Happy Veterans Day 2019

Today RSVP-Northern Virginia would like to salute all of our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much to keep our country safe.  An additional tip of the hat to all the veterans who continue to serve our country as volunteers including the many veterans who are members of RSVP-Northern  Virginia. RSVP offers volunteer opportunities

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