Seniors Helping Others
"The Volunteer Resource for Southern Rhode Island"
RSVP of Washington County and Jamestown

25 St. Dominic Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879
Tel: (401) 789-2362  Fax: (401) 789-1138  
e-mail:
seniors@netsense.net

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Below is a summary list of services available through SHO. Follow the links from each service to a more detailed description of the service. 

If you, or someone you know, lives in Washington County or Jamestown and would be interested in using one of our FREE services, please contact us.

 Programs For Adults

Caregivers Program
    Friendly Visits
    TeleCare
    Transportation Assistance
    Minor Home Repairs
    Respite Care

Senior Companion Program
    Serve other seniors
    Federally funded stipends
        Running errands
        Writing letters
        Sharing companionship

South County Stoke Club
    Source of information on such topics as:
         diet, stress reduction, insurance
    Meet the unmet needs of the community
    Mutual support for stroke survivors

Extended Hands
    Support and socialization for widows and widowers

Meals on Wheels
    Nutritious noon-time meals for:
         homebound and those recovering from a hospital stay
    Provide daily safety check

        

Programs for Youngsters

 Work with local school districts
        In-school tutors and mentors
        Career speakers
        Library assistants
        Classroom aides
        After-school tutors and mentors

        

Programs for the Community

Senior Volunteer Program
    Provide seniors with opportunities to serve their community
        --In schools
        --In other non-profit organizations
        --In Libraries
        --In Municipalities

 

 

 

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Last modified: December 06, 2002