RSVP Suffolk

RSVP Suffolk is a simple yet powerful means of engaging older Americans in their community. Persons over 55+ years interested in volunteering, may contact RSVP to learn about opportunities. RSVP identifies the skills and interests of potential volunteers and matches them with the needs of over 75 non-profits in Suffolk County. Schools, hospitals, care facilities and cultural institutions throughout Suffolk rely on RSVP volunteers. More than 500 mature Suffolk residents help provide vital services offered by our partnering organizations. Contact us at 631.979.9490. >HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling Assistance Program) Trained volunteers provide guidance to those with questions involving Medicare. info Line (631) 979-9490 x18 to reach counselors. >Living Healthy with Better Choices - is a series of 4 programs related to senior health concerns, each providing a 6-week workshop which includes information, instruction and exercise to enable participants to improve their health and well-being. Programs include: -The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) -The Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) -Tai Chi for Arthritis -A Matter of Balance >Telephone Reassurance - Daily phone calls by senior volunteers to seniors living to socialize and monitor their well being. An emergency backup procedure for each recipient saves lives! >Community Computer Connections Program’s volunteers, under a Microsoft license, refurbish donated computers, add software, deliver/install these internet ready computers free of charge to low income people & veterans on LI. >America Reads - Literacy program developed for elementary age students who need assistance with their reading skills. Volunteers read with individual or small groups of students. >Speakers' Bureau - Volunteers address senior health issues pertaining to The Power of Positive Thinking Through Visual Imagery, Senior Scams, Medicare Basics, Early Heart Attack Care, Stroke Awareness & Nutrition.