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RSVP of the South Bay Manual |
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The RSVP of South Bay welcomes you as a volunteer member and hopes your association with RSVP of South Bay will be a mutually satisfying experience. This handbook has been designed to acquaint you with RSVP and to serve as a guide to the operation and procedures of our volunteer program. This information will help explain the background and purpose of our program; answer some frequently asked questions, and describes what you might encounter as a volunteer. We hope you will benefit from your volunteer experience. We welcome you as a member of the growing community of individuals whose lives have been enriched by their efforts to help others. |
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We have been in business since 1974. More than 900 volunteers are registered with the program. We are sponsored by the Federal Government and governed by a board of directors. They hire a full time executive director to run the program. |
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In order for us to report the accomplishments of all our volunteers to the Federal Government we need your help. At the beginning of each month we need you to phone in your hours for the previous month. |
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As a member of RSVP you will contribute your time to a local public or private nonprofit agency or government office (a volunteer station). The station has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with RSVP. As a volunteer there you do enjoy rights that should be recognized by the manager and staff of those stations. You will be given:
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The minimum age for volunteers is 55 years as per the Federal Government code of this program. |
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Be on time and arrive when expected. If you are unable to arrive for your regular time please let your station supervisor know as soon as possible.
Be punctual and conscientious in the fulfillment of duties assigned and accept supervision from the staff and the experienced volunteers. |
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If you should need to resign your volunteer position call the RSVP office at 320-3322 and notify our staff. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss other volunteer opportunities. |
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All accidents are to be reported immediately. Registered volunteers have an accident/medical policy (free) for injuries due to an accident while performing volunteer duties and keeping their hours reported monthly to the RSVP of South Bay office.
If you fail to report your volunteer hours your insurance will lapse out and you will no longer be covered. Your coverage is applied in excess of any current personal insurance you have. You will receive liability, accident and automobile excess insurance coverage while traveling to and from your volunteer assignment. |
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In a life-threatening emergency tell your support person. Remain calm, and if necessary, call 911 Follow their instructions precisely while you await their arrival. Be prepared to give the business name, the address and phone number, your name, and the nature of the emergency. Let your support person know of the accident. |
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| Each year a gala banquet is given in honor of all our volunteers. This is our way of saying thank you for a job well done. It is recognized by elected officials and the community as an impressive event that acts as a vehicle to let our South Bay Community know what a difference you are making in the lives of those in need.
In order for you to qualify for this banquet you MUST keep your volunteer hours current with our office. That's it! |
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Click below to check out the 2005 and 2006 Banquets. |
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| The 2006 Banquet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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