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OPPORTUNITY
TO Serve

Retired and Senior

VOLUNTEER Program

By Joan Blackmon

Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) provides
volunteer opportunities for adults
55 and older in the Lubbock County
area. Volunteers are matched
with their time and talents with
over 50 non-profits organizations
such as Lubbock Meals on Wheels,
South Plains Food Bank, Ronald
McDonald House, Lubbock
Literacy, local hospitals, VA clinic,
Exodus Prison Ministries, local
hospices, religious organizations,
local museums, The Stocking
Project, and many other projects
(long and short term). You can
volunteer as much or as little as
you are able. Regardless of your
abilities, we can find a place for you!
In recent years, the economic impact
of our seniors’ volunteer service in
the community has been over $2.5
million annually.
RSVP is a federal grant-funded
program, and there is no charge
to join. All personal information
is kept confidential. Lubbock
RSVP will host thank you events
throughout the year for volunteers serve over 850 meals on a daily “Thanks to everyone at Meals on
and the community. Volunteers basis for individuals who are Wheels for their hard work and time. I
receive free supplemental accident unable to prepare a hot, healthy never expected all the good things that
and personal auto liability meal for themselves. In addition, would (and have) come my way.” ~God
insurance. Lubbock RSVP has been they provide holiday meals, pet Bless, D.K.
serving the Lubbock community food, and weekend meals. During
since 1979. the recent pandemic, they were “I am unable to stand and fix a meal for
considered an essential service and myself, so I enjoy the meal that I receive.
A great example of the service continued to provide delivery with I thank God for the people from Meals
provided is Lubbock Meals on no shut down. LMOW volunteers on Wheels. It gives me joy to have
Wheels (LMOW). LMOW recently are often the only person the visitors. Just knowing someone will be
celebrated its 50th year serving recipient will see during the week. by is a blessing. Thank you.” ~E.P.
the Lubbock community. They

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