Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteers 55+ are needed to visit those that are home bound these persons may be seniors or persons with disabilities. We are looking for a few good women or men who want to make a difference in another's life. These folks just need a friendly face to drop by and visit for a couple of hours read a book, write a letter, read a letter, and occasionally perhaps do a few errands. Penquis Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) serving Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties. We recruit volunteers for non-profit agencies and have many volunteer opportunities seasonal and year round. Give us a call and perhaps we have something that would be of interest and that would use your individual expertise. You can make a difference in the lives of those you serve. Our volunteers say their lives are enriched because of the service in they provide in their communities.

There will be an orientation, and you must pass criminal background check.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Penquis, Inc.

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+)

Contact Person: Cheryl Feldpausch, Program Specialist, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

170 Pleasant St. Suite A Rockland, ME 04841 (See a map)

Directions:

From Portland travel north through Thomaston on Route 1, upon entering Rockland take second street on right about 1/2 mile, located in the KNO-WAL-LIN Building. Bangor driving South on Route 1, drive through Camden, Rockport enter Rockland at the traffic light at Maverick St.(at McDonalds) turn right. This is also posted as Route 1A By-Pass. proceed to a flashing yellow traffic light taking a left onto Broadway. Travel south on Brodway through 3 traffic lights. At the 4th light is the intersection of Route 1 and Park Street. At this intersection you will go straight, over the railroad tracks take your first right onto Pleasant St. About 1/3 mile you will find the KNO-WAL-LIN granit stone sign on the left side of the road. The building is cream colored with green metal, we are located in Suite A.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Camden Friendship Glen Cove Owls Head Port Clyde Rockland Rockport South Thomaston Spruce Head Thomaston Warren West Rockport
Counties:		Knox Lincoln Waldo
Zip codes:		04841,   04843,   04858,   04859,   04860,   04861,   04862,   04864

Miscellaneous Information

Average number of hours per volunteer that are required weekly to do this task.
	Minimum of two hours
We need the following number of people to fill this position.
	10

Last updated on November 6, 2009

5 Overall Experience   
I get such a feeling of satisfaction knowing how many people I help each and every day.

I'm a volunteer transportation provider for the Lynx/Penquis CAP. I am available to drive three days a week/7 hours a day. I enjoy having a flexible schedule. I also really love the fact that I am offering a service to people who truly need it. People are very appreciative of each ride they have. posted on May 19, 2006