VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN PUYALLUP

We are looking for volunteers age 55 and over to join the RSVP (see description of this AmeriCorps Senior Program below.)

Volunteer Opportunities at elementary schools in Puyallup:

Enrichment | 1 hour/+ a week

Come color, do word search, arts/crafts, work on a puzzle with a student

Playground play | 1 hour/+ a week

Come to an elementary school and play outside at recess with the kids. Shoot baskets, "watch me" on the monkey bars, kick a ball, jump rope. Active on your feet outside no matter the weather.

Academic tutoring | 1 hour/+ a week

Sit indoors with a student one on one with program provided materials and help a child with reading.

Outside of school building volunteer involves lifting, carrying, loading and unloading of canned goods at food drive time and school supplies at school supply drive time.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE AMERICORPS RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)

The AmeriCorps RSVP is the nation's largest network for volunteers age 55 and older. The growing segment of our older population is vital to strengthening our communities through their interest in helping others. As an RSVP volunteer, you are strengthening the positive impact people 55 and over have in our communities. Our focus is to incorporate meaningful volunteer opportunities that provide purpose and a way to give back to the community.

RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers as it matches their personal interests with opportunities to serve in their communities.

Current RSVP volunteer positions include local food banks, congregate meal sites, non-profit thrift stores (shopping assistants, sorters, warehouse assistant, furniture assemblers in a fully equipped build shop), reading/enrichment/tutoring/ mentorship groups, museums, and administrative positions throughout the Greater Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham, Lakewood and Gig Harbor Peninsula.

We are continually bringing on new and unique volunteer opportunities that help our community.

RSVP is sponsored by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people it serves.

INTERESTED or have questions? Please email or call and we will mail or email an RSVP application for you to complete.

We look forward to having you as an RSVP volunteer!