In 1963, the nation began celebrating Older Americans Month each May. RSVP of Schuylkill County supports the effort to acknowledge the contribution of older persons to our country and applauds the accomplishments of all their volunteers, past and present.
In support of the Older Americans Month and recognizing the importance of helping seniors to remain independently in their homes, RSVP continues to ask for your help by donating your time, talents and skills within your community.
Volunteers are being recruited for several significant areas. Drivers and runners are needed for Meals on Wheels delivery. Kind-hearted souls are being sought for friendly visitation and phone calls positions and grocery shopping and errand assistance.
In addition, compassionate drivers are being enlisted for medical transportation for those times when no other option is available to the consumer.
Background check fees are reimbursed to the applicant upon acceptance into the program and mileage reimbursement is available.
The joy you can bring to someone in need may be surpassed only by the satisfaction you yourself will experience. If you're age 55 or over and feel the urge to make a difference in the lives of our elders, contact Carol Bowen at 570-622-3103.
Nature photography
Attention shutterbugs: Whether amateur or professional, here's your chance to get some great spring flower pictures. On Tuesday, Sweet Arrow Lake supervisor Bob Evanchalk will guide you to some of the best areas for photography. Bring your camera, download cable and an empty memory card. After the shoot, review your work in a friendly group setting. Pre-registration is requested by calling 570-527-2505. The event will be held rain or shine and is suitable for teens and adults.
Rita's Italian Ice in Pottsville will host a fundraiser for the Ruth Steinert memorial SPCA from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Meet the shelter mascot while enjoying your treat.
Save the date for the 13th annual Bear Creek Festival. The Schuylkill tradition ill be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. Live entertainment, demos, displays, crafts, food, cow milking contest, horse and wagon rides, animal balloon making, Penn State Master Gardeners, 4H livestock, t-shirt dying, fishing rodeo, German Shepherd demos, tractor pulls and much more will be featured.
Schuylkill On the Move invites you to join them for a Frog Hollow Fun Day from 1 to 4 p.m. May 17. Meet in the parking lot and go to the pavilion where a variety of children's nature activities will be held. It's great for preschoolers.
Use the above contact info for those specific volunteer opportunities and check out other opportunities at www.schuylkill.us/cvia. Community Volunteers in Action can be reached at 570 628-1426 or jjohnston@co,.schuylkill.pa.us. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/communityvolunteersinaction.
Pregnancy center volunteers
Times: As needed and available.
Responsibility: Variety of opportunities needed. Help with office work, clerical, event planning and organization, and maintenance and housekeeping.
Skills: Ability to perform assigned tasks. Friendly and responsible.
Location: In Pottsville office or community events.
Contact: Cheryl Cresswell, Care Net of Schuylkill County, 570-624-7244