Capitol Region Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
A Program of Federal Hill House Association
(401) 421-1095
9 Courtland St.
Providence, RI 02909
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to get involved? Consider the following opportunities or check the listing for other sites below. If interested in any opportunity, please submit a request for more information or call (401) 421-1095 for more details on how to get involved.
Interested in volunteering for the newly formed Federal Hill House
FireHawks Special Olympics team?
We are looking for volunteers who want a truly remarkable experience working with a team of gift special needs athletes. The volunteers will help mentor, coach and teach the athletes about various sports, social relationships, and other valuable life skills. Volunteers are needed for a variety of opportunities such as recruiting new athletes, organizing team events, general coaching, etc. Volunteers who want to participate can contact Pat Strezo (pstrezo@federalhillhouse.org), Federal Hill House’s RSVP coordinator at 401-421-1095/Extension 31. Volunteers can put in as much or as little time as they want
“Computer Services Technician"
This is a volunteer position to provide technical computer services at computer lab/classrooms at various Senior Centers located in the Providence area. Technician will respond to problems at the centers as reported by the Instructors. The technician will report to, and be assigned by, the senior Tech Leader or the Senior Corps director. Duties will include trouble shooting issues with operating systems, software and hardware issues, networking issues, virus issues and malware issues. Documentation of work performed is required. The volunteer would also be involved with the establishment of new computer labs, or updating existing labs.
Qualifications: Microsoft certified preferred or have some previous computer technical services work experience. The candidates must be diligent, dependable, and sensitive to working with the elderly and disabled veterans.
Hours are flexible. Ideal position for a retired IT or Computer Technician.
If interested in learning more about this opportunity and others please call Pat at the Capitol Region RSVP office at (401) 421-1095.
Volunteer opportunities are designed with you in mind. Put in as much or as little time as you would like depdending on the opportunity!
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VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED FOR A MATER OF BALANCE, MANAGING CONCERNS ABOUT FALLS
Are you interested in helping others with their concerns about falls and fall prevention through focus groups, conversation and exercise?
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about falls is conducted in 8 two-hour sessions and uses group discussions, problem - solving strategies, videos and gentle physical exercise. Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent.
A Matter of Balance coaches help participants become more confident about managing falls by believing that they can increase their strength, find ways to reduce falls, and protect themselves if they do fall. A Matter of Balance coaches need good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults. Coaches also need to be able to lead low to moderate level exercise.
Capitol Region RSVP and Federal Hill House are looking for volunteer coaches age 60 and over to help provide this program throughout the community.
If interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Tara Treffry, Health Promotions Coordinator at (401) 421-4722 or ttreffry@federalhillhouse.org .
