If you've been looking for meaningful ways to make a difference in your community The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Charlotte County offers opportunities at nonprofit organizations and agencies throughout the county. Senior Friendship Centers' nutrition programs include neighborhood dining sites for persons 60+ and Friendship Meals on Wheels for homebound older seniors.
RSVP
You’ve gained a lifetime of experience. Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering through RSVP. Join RSVP and you join nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country who are tackling tough issues in their communities. RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations. With RSVP, you choose how and where you want to serve. You choose the amount of time you want to give. And you choose whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones. In short, you find the opportunity that’s right for you.
With RSVP, you’ll receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where you serve, and supplemental insurance while on duty.
RSVP of Charlotte is sponsored through the Corporation for National and Community Service, United Way of Charlotte County and Charlotte County Community Government. RSVP is America's largest volunteer network for people age 55 and older. To learn more about RSVP, click here.
Friendship Cafe Dining Sites and Home Delivered Meals for Persons 60+
Join us for lunch and activities. Healthy meals planned by a registered dietician to meet the needs of older adults. Reservations Required 24 hours in advance by calling the number listed for your site. Suggested donation, $2-4.
Rebecca Neal Owens Center/Harbour Heights 27420 Voyageur Drive, Harbour Heights, phone: 941.255.0723 Hours: 9 a.m. - noon
Charlotte Towers 2295 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, phone: 941.373.5027 Hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Christian City of Florida 6433 Gasparilla Pines Blvd. Grove City, phone: 941.373.5090 Hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cooper Street, 650 Mary Street, Punta Gorda, phone: 941.373.1819 Lunch at noon.
Rotonda West 100 Rotonda Lakes Circle, phone: 941.373.5080 Hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This program is made possible through the Administration on Aging, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida.