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STAY INVOLVED<br />
By offering opportunities to volunteer, older adults will gain the ability<br />
to help the broader community through their time, ideas, skills,<br />
experience and resources through civic engagement activities.<br />
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)<br />
Coordinates volunteer opportunities for adults ages 55+ to provide<br />
meaningful assignments throughout the community with our host<br />
agencies. By the numbers:<br />
17<br />
non-profits benefited from<br />
20,<strong>14</strong>1 hours of service<br />
volunteers providing 20,<strong>14</strong>1<br />
hours of volunteerism<br />
305<br />
<strong>15</strong>0 200 250 300 350<br />
Community Impact: Studies show that there are positive health benefits<br />
linked to volunteerism, including a reduction in mortality, increases in<br />
physical function, muscular strength and levels of self-rated health.<br />
Volunteering also reduces symptoms of depression and increases lifeexpectancy<br />
which improves health outcomes and cost savings.<br />
Clyde<br />
Doutt’s<br />
Story<br />
As an RSVP volunteer in the Food Pantry, I am<br />
thrilled to contribute to a service that provides aid<br />
to individuals. I believe the core of being a<br />
volunteer is giving back to the community the good<br />
you have received from others. My work increases<br />
my self-esteem; I make friends with many people in<br />
our community; and in turn, assist the agency.<br />
Being a volunteer also led me to the Home Care<br />
program. When my wife had mobility problems<br />
after knee surgery, my first thought was to ask for<br />
help at Mature Services. We were fortunate to have<br />
easy access to home care. I have time for volunteer<br />
work, and my wife is very grateful for the support<br />
that helps her remain independent.<br />
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