Description & History
RSVP is a comprehensive community service organization sponsored by Jewish Family Service of MetroWest and the United Way of Hudson County designed to mobilize members of the community who are 55+ to give back to their own neighborhoods in Essex and Hudson counties through volunteer services.
For potential volunteers, the RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties provides a single location where they can review a number of local volunteer opportunities and receive the help of a trained Volunteer Coordinator. This assistance ensures that volunteers are placed in a position that matches their skills, desired time commitment and interests.
Eligibility
- Adults who are at least 55 years of age are eligible for the RSVP program
Benefits
- Participate in meaningful, challenging, and interesting volunteer opportunities
- Meet new people and make new friends
- Learn new skills or share current abilities with others
- Receive free supplemental accident, liability, and automobile insurance while traveling to and from volunteer assignments
- Attend an annual recognition event
Where They Serve
- RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties has numerous volunteer opportunities available throughout our service area. Each volunteer opportunity is different; requiring different skills, level of commitment, and training.
A few examples of some of the opportunities available are:
- Read to students in Jersey City grammar schools
- Visit a homebound senior
- Serve meals to the homeless
- Educate community members on disaster preparedness
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