Keep Your Cool This Summer!

RSVP Volunteer Opportunities: KEEP YOUR COOL THIS SUMMER!

Volunteer at these COOL in-door locations!

Decatur Public Library: Volunteer opportunities are always available in the local history room at the library. Greet patrons, search files for information, do data entry, scan pictures. Use your computer skills, help others and keep your cool all at the same time. Call us at the RSVP Office for contact information at the library.

Decatur Macon County Senior Center: Volunteers are welcome to help out with the many ongoing events at the Center or with the Thrift Shop. Call Leslie at 429.1239 if you are interested in spending some of your time there.

Girl Scouts of America: Call Jody at the Girl Scout Office at 234.0475. Help her at the office preparing for events and activities for the Girl Scouts.

If you are not an enrolled member of RSVP of Macon and DeWitt Counties we invite you to join us. Already volunteering in the community? Why not let your volunteer hours be recorded to show others that Seniors are making a difference in the community. It’s EASY! Check us out at www.doveinc.org or call us at 217.428.6616 in Macon County or 217.935.2241 in DeWitt County.

Jan Pasier, RSVP Program Director

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