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Causes: Philanthropy, Voluntarism Promotion
Mission: Matching volunteers with organizations needing volunteers
Programs: Community volunteer program mobilizes community members between the ages of 9 and 54 to effectively address serious social problems through citizen involvement. The program connects over 12,000 people annually with volunteer opportunities in nearly 200 community agencies.
retired and senior volunteer program connects people 55 and older with community volunteer opportunities. Staff of rsvp works with volunteers to match their interests and abilities to local needs.
the volunteer center offers four internal programs in addition to general matching of volunteers. Those programs, rsvp (mentioned above), reading coaches for kids, veteran support services, and neighborhood volunteer connection help thousands of children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities respectively. (expenses 30,000 approximately). The volunteer center places special emphasis on the cultivation of future volunteers by working with area youth. The volunteer center staff works with students and educators at the green bay public schools to help students earn their service learning requirements for graduation.
other programs includes- 1. B. A. B. E. S. (beginning alcohol and addictions basic education studies)where teams of volunteers present a series of puppet shows to second graders at area elementary schools. Each year nearly 900 students learn good decision making skills, healthy living techniques, and information needed to combat negative behaviours such as alcohol and drug abuse. And 2. Volunteers with disabilities is a unique program for individuals of all ages with physical, mental, emotional or developmental disabilities. The program serves two distinct customers; a) indivuals with disabilities wishing to volunteer in their community and b) community agencies where individuals with disabilities contribute their time and talent.