RSVPRSVPRetired & SeniorRetired & Senior

Volunteer ProgramVolunteer Programof St. Mary’s Countyof St. Mary’s County

Providing Meaningful andProviding Meaningful andRewarding Volunteer OpportunitiesRewarding Volunteer Opportunities

For Seniors 55+ Years of AgeFor Seniors 55+ Years of Age

Did You Know?Did You Know?In 2013, 284 RSVP volunteers donated In 2013, 284 RSVP volunteers donated

36,546 hours of service to local county 36,546 hours of service to local county agencies, community groups, and non-agencies, community groups, and non-profit organizations in St. Mary’s profit organizations in St. Mary’s County, valued at $842,385!* That dollar County, valued at $842,385!* That dollar amount represents a return on the amount represents a return on the county’s investment of more than 2,000 county’s investment of more than 2,000 percent!percent!

*(Volunteer time in Maryland is valued at $23.05 per hour, per *(Volunteer time in Maryland is valued at $23.05 per hour, per Independent Sector, a national non-profit research group.)Independent Sector, a national non-profit research group.)

Thanks to Our County Thanks to Our County Commissioners!Commissioners!

Thanks to our County Commissioners for Thanks to our County Commissioners for your support of RSVP for more than 30 your support of RSVP for more than 30 years. You have helped our Senior years. You have helped our Senior Volunteer Program thrive, grow, and Volunteer Program thrive, grow, and succeed. Your ongoing support allows succeed. Your ongoing support allows our volunteers to continue their good our volunteers to continue their good work of community service. Thank you! work of community service. Thank you!

RSVPRSVPRetired & Senior Volunteer ProgramRetired & Senior Volunteer Program

of St. Mary’s Countyof St. Mary’s County

Where SeniorsWhere Seniors

are Our are Our

Greatest Natural Greatest Natural Resource!Resource!

RSVP Community Advisory RSVP Community Advisory Committee MembersCommittee Members

Shirley Dickerson JoAnne Easton Doris Faulk Dr. René Grace Daniel Hinz Mary Ruth Horton – Chair Gail Murdock Deloris Poole Dr. Beth Roth – Vice Chair Marian Trossbach

RSVPRSVPSenior VolunteersSenior Volunteers

Promote Healthy Futures,Promote Healthy Futures,Independent Living,Independent Living,

& Aging Well& Aging Well

Through Volunteer ServicesThrough Volunteer Servicesto Our Communityto Our Community

Meals on Wheels VolunteersMeals on Wheels Volunteers

RSVP Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals five days per week to homebound seniors and persons with disabilities, ensuring they get the nutrition they need to stay healthy and remain living independently in their own homes.

RSVP Meals on Wheels Volunteer Jess Davis

Senior Rides VolunteersSenior Rides VolunteersRSVP Senior Rides Volunteers utilize their own vehicles to provide door-to-door transportation services for homebound seniors, helping them get to doctor’s appointments, pharmacies, and other medical services. This volunteer effort helps homebound seniors get the health services they need to remain living independently in their own homes.

RSVP Senior Rides VolunteerRon Gronert

RSVP ACTS VolunteersRSVP ACTS VolunteersVolunteers with ACTS,A Community That Shares, receive, repair, and distribute donated medical equipment and assistive devices – such as wheelchairs, canes, and walkers – to homebound seniors, persons with disabilities, and individuals recuperating from medical procedures FREE of CHARGE!

RSVP ACTS Volunteer Kathy Nash

Health Fair VolunteersHealth Fair VolunteersRSVP Health Fair Volunteers support a large, annual Community Health Fair sponsored by the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services. Hundreds of local citizens receive flu shots, health screenings, and information about local health services and resources at this large-scale event. St. Mary’s County residents are healthier thanks to RSVP senior volunteers!

RSVP Health Fair VolunteersMargie Rhinehart& Audrey Haynie

RSVPRSVPVolunteersVolunteers

Promote Healthy FuturesPromote Healthy FuturesIn Many Other WaysIn Many Other Ways

• Food Pantry VolunteersFood Pantry Volunteers

RSVP Volunteers at the Helping Hands Food Pantry and H.O.P.E. of Lexington Park are providing food to individuals and families during their time of need. Volunteers purchase, stock, bag, and distribute groceries to help needy families, persons with disabilities, unemployed veterans, seniors on fixed income, and others who are experiencing financial hardship. The food they provide ensures that the persons they serve continue to receive the nutrition they need to remain healthy.

RSVP Helping Hands VolunteerJoyce Mayor

Helping Hands Food PantryHelping Hands Food Pantry

Provided food to 2,354 families and a total Provided food to 2,354 families and a total of 6,463 persons in need in 2013of 6,463 persons in need in 2013

The average family receives $40 worth of The average family receives $40 worth of groceries when they visit the Food Pantry.groceries when they visit the Food Pantry.

Helping Hands provided approximately Helping Hands provided approximately $94,160 worth of groceries in 2013.$94,160 worth of groceries in 2013.

Friendly Visitation VolunteersFriendly Visitation Volunteers

RSVP Volunteers provide friendly visitation services to persons in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and local nursing homes. The individual attention, companionship, and listening ear they provide help to prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation while promoting healthy social integration and feelings of connectedness and self-worth.

RSVP VolunteerMichael Kolenick & His Dog, Bobbie

Museum & Park VolunteersMuseum & Park VolunteersRSVP Volunteers at St. Clements Island Museum, Piney Point Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Historic St. Mary’s City, Greenwell State Park, and Summerseat Farm foster a healthy appreciation of our region’s rich historic, cultural, and environmental heritage. Through educational programs, tours, and other activities, RSVP volunteers are helping to promote a lasting sense of value for the place we call home, St. Mary’s County.

St. Clement’s Island Museum Volunteer Michael Barbour

RSVP Volunteers Promote Healthy Futures in Multiple Ways!

Both Shirley Dickerson and Deborah Johnstone were nominated for the 2014 Woman of the Year Award for their outstanding volunteer contributions to our community!

Shirley serves as “Director of First Impressions” at Loffler Senior Activity Center. She also volunteers at the annual Community Health Fair and helps host Women’s Wellness Day.

Deb Johnstone volunteers with Senior Rides, Hospice, Commission on Aging, Piney Pt. Lighthouse Museum, LIFE, Health Fair, and AARP Tax Aide Program!

Congratulations to these two outstanding RSVP women!

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RSVP Volunteers Promote RSVP Volunteers Promote Healthy Futures in More Ways!Healthy Futures in More Ways!

Hospice Volunteers – Provide Patient Care, Respite Care for Family Members, Medication Delivery, Even Yoga Training for Staff!

Senior Vibes Volunteers – Provide Musical Entertainment & “Food for the Soul” to residents of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, St. Mary’s Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and Cedar Lane Senior Housing Community

Northern Homemaker Volunteers – Knit & sew homemade items that they donate to persons in need, children in the hospital, orphanages, and more

Learning is ForEver (LIFE) Program Volunteers – Provide Enriching, Educational Outreach Programming for Seniors to promote ongoing learning

Adult Literacy Volunteers – Promote educational and economic health by helping adults gain the literacy skills they need to gain employment

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RSVP Volunteers Promote RSVP Volunteers Promote Healthy Futures in More Ways!Healthy Futures in More Ways!

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Volunteers – Provide Benefits Counseling and Information to Federal Retirees, promoting financial health and independence.

AARP Tax Aide Volunteers – Provide free tax filing services to seniors and persons on limited income, helping them maintain financial health by using their limited resources on other essentials of daily living.

St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care Volunteers – Provide daily living support services for seniors so that family members can work, thereby helping seniors and persons with disabilities remain living at home.

Adult Literacy Tutors – Promote educational/economic health by helping adults gain the literacy skills they need to gain driver’s license & employment

St. Mary’s County Emergency Services Volunteers -- Provide emergency assistance to persons at their time of greatest need, helping to save lives.

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RSVP Volunteers Promote RSVP Volunteers Promote Healthy Futures By Saving Lives!Healthy Futures By Saving Lives!

RSVP Volunteers Ronnie & Linda Talton serve at Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Linda is an EMT who provides emergency services and helps with auxiliary fundraising events.

Ronnie, a certified ambulance driver and Emergency Medical Responder, was selected as Rescue Squad Member of the Year, logging in 2,967 hours in 2013!

Among his many honors this past year, Ronnie received a Life-Saving Efforts award and CPR Save recognition from the St. Mary’s County Medical Director, Dr. Michael Somers. Two individuals are alive today thanks to him and his crew.

RSVPRSVPSenior Activity Center VolunteersSenior Activity Center Volunteers

Promote Healthy Futures:Promote Healthy Futures:

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program InstructorsArthritis Foundation Exercise Program InstructorsCycling Program InstructorCycling Program Instructor

Group Activity LeadersGroup Activity LeadersCongregate Meals & Meals on Wheels Kitchen HelpCongregate Meals & Meals on Wheels Kitchen Help

Center Decoration & Beautification Project AssistantsCenter Decoration & Beautification Project AssistantsArts & Crafts InstructorsArts & Crafts Instructors

Senior Activity CentersSenior Activity CentersPromote Healthy LivingPromote Healthy Living

Senior Activity Centers promote healthy living through a wide range of programs and activities aimed at maintaining and improving the health of the whole person as they age.

Exercise, fitness, health, and nutrition programs promote physical health.

Education programs promote ongoing learning, intellectual stimulation, and mental health.

Group activities offer social engagement and peer support while promoting emotional and psychological health.

We Encourage RSVP VolunteersWe Encourage RSVP Volunteersto Participate into Participate in

Senior Activity Center ProgramsSenior Activity Center ProgramsWe want to promote healthy futures for our RSVP volunteers, and encourage you to take advantage of the many wonderful programs and activities offered at our Senior Activity Centers and through Department of Aging & Human Services.

RSVP Volunteer Jackie Bushway takes part in a Yoga Class at Loffler Senior Activity Center.

Senior Activity CentersSenior Activity CentersOffer Free Gyms!Offer Free Gyms!

RSVP Volunteers Michael Kolenick and Bob Bain get in an early morning work-out at the Loffler Senior Activity Center Gym.

Senior Activity CentersSenior Activity CentersPromote Fitness for LifePromote Fitness for Life

Fitness for Life focuses on the whole person by encouraging activities that promote:

BalanceFlexibilityStrength

Well-BeingRelaxation

Future RSVP Volunteer Ella Burton utilizes the gym facilities at Northern Senior Activity Center.

Senior Volunteers,Senior Volunteers,Our Community,Our Community,

& Healthy Futures for All& Healthy Futures for All

Senior Volunteers are contributing to the Health & Quality of Life in Our Community in many meaningful ways.

Senior Volunteers reap many health benefits from volunteering – by helping others and by remaining actively engaged in the life of our community.

Our Community supports our Senior Volunteers by offering healthy living programs and activities.

We want our senior volunteers to live long, healthy lives!!

RSVPRSVPTo find out more about volunteer To find out more about volunteer

opportunities for seniors 55+, contact:opportunities for seniors 55+, contact:

Norine Rowe, Manager, RSVP of St. Mary’s CountyNorine Rowe, Manager, RSVP of St. Mary’s CountyPhone: 301-737-5670, ext. 1653; Phone: 301-737-5670, ext. 1653; Norine.Rowe@stmarysmd.com

Holly “Kim” Clarke, RSVP Office SpecialistHolly “Kim” Clarke, RSVP Office SpecialistPhone: 301-737-5670, ext. 1650; Phone: 301-737-5670, ext. 1650; Holly.Clarke@stmarysmd.com

RSVP Office Location: Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 RSVP Office Location: Loffler Senior Activity Center, 21905 Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Fax: 240-237-8132Chancellors Run Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Fax: 240-237-8132

Mailing Address: RSVP, c/o Dept. of Aging & Human Services, P.O. Mailing Address: RSVP, c/o Dept. of Aging & Human Services, P.O. Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650Box 653, Leonardtown, MD 20650

RSVPRSVPRetired & SeniorRetired & Senior

Volunteer ProgramVolunteer Programof St. Mary’s Countyof St. Mary’s County

Providing Meaningful andProviding Meaningful andRewarding Volunteer OpportunitiesRewarding Volunteer Opportunities

For Seniors 55+ Years of AgeFor Seniors 55+ Years of Age