Summit County Seniors

Hug-A-Bear

Information Center

Outreach Committee

Quilting

Rural Resort RSVP Senior Corps

The RSVP Senior Corp helps people age 55 and better put their skills and life experiences to work in their communities. There is a wide range of Rural Resort RSVP volunteer opportunities.

Time commitment depends on the job to be performed and the working arrangements made between the volunteer and the organization/agency.

Currently there are over 250 volunteers serving 45 sites. Staff at the Senior Center will be happy to match you with volunteer opportunities based on your interests.

Monthly Volunteer Service Record Record your Hours!

RSVP Senior Corps Volunteer Application

Volunteering is an important part of our Seniors program. The array of service opportunities is broad and includes reading to preschoolers, helping at community theaters, Forest Service trail and office work, Red Cross support, staffing a community Thrift Shop or an Information Center, helping at the Medical Center or Animal Shelter and much, much more. There are community volunteer opportunities for whatever interest you may have.

If a contact phone number is not listed for a particular activity, for additional information just call the Senior Center office at 970-668-2940.

Hug-A-Bear
Stuffed bears are distributed to emergency service organizations throughout the county. These bears are then given to children in traumatic situations to ease the pain and fear that accompany such events

Information Center Staffing
The Summit County Seniors staff the Visitor Information Center in Frisco every Sunday on a year-round schedule. Funds earned from this activity help to support Senior programs. If you are interested in helping staff the information center, please contact the Senior Center office at 970-668-2940.

Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee provides rides for medical appointments, help with shopping and cleaning, hospital visitations and other needed services. Volunteers find this service both enjoyable and rewarding. If you would like to volunteer or if you know someone who needs some kind of help, please let the committee know. Just call the Senior Center office at 970-668-2940 and the committee chair will be informed.

Quilting
Join with others to make quilts to be donated to local charities and to any person in need of comfort. Just come when you can and cut, sew or quilt with donated fabrics. Bring your sewing machine and cutting implements. Click the News tab or contact the Senior Center office at 970-668-2940 for meeting times and location.

Community Center Receptionist
The smooth running of the Senior and Community Center is due in part to the expertise of our Senior volunteer receptionists. This fun, valuable position is run by Senior volunteers. Training is provided for each volunteer receptionist so they can assist with phone answering, meeting and assisting the public and managing the front desk. Volunteers are scheduled for two-hour sessions on weekdays. If you are interested in supporting the efforts of the Senior Center as a receptionist, please call the Center office at 970-668-2940.

Rummage Sale
An annual rummage sale is sponsored by the Summit County Seniors. Proceeds from this late summer event are donated to organizations and programs that benefit Summit County Seniors. Donations are accepted from the community and range from household goods to clothing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a worthy cause.

Transportation
Medical trips to Denver are provided for those over 60 through volunteers working with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. To arrange for a trip to Denver, call the Senior Center at 970-668-2940 at least 5 days in advance. If you would like to volunteer to help provide this transportation service, please contact the Center.

Seasonal

Throughout each year there are seasonal volunteer opportunities for Seniors to work with others to help programs and activities run smoothly. Click on the News tab to see where help is needed this month.