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Show Older volunteers sought According to David Gardner, director of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) there is a need for older citizens (60 or over) from the community to volunteer to spend time in a variety of programs. Four categories are as follows: School volunteers this would involve general tutoring in the public schools in reading, writing, etc. This program is for children in the classroom who are having difficulty with learning and need one-to-one help. The need is mostly in elementary grades, but if the volunteer is interested in working with older students, they can be so placed. It is not necessary to be a professional teacher, just a desire to help children. Mr. Gardner says that older citizens are very effective because of their patience and emotional resonance. A man to be a father-bin brother figure to a young man who, according to officials, has had more than his share of negative experiences and rejection in his life. He needs someone to be a supportive friend, a fishing companion, someone who may introduce a hobby or a new interest into his life. Officials say that he is very intelligent and needs some positive aspects to perhaps change his life around. Guardian AD Litem Men and women are need to work with one of the Juvenile Court jiulges, when a petition is filed in behalf of a child. The guardian ad litem volunteer would get to know the child, gather information from people who know the child, such as teachers, doctors and others. Such information would be used by the Court to help determine what is best for the individual child. This is a temporary appointment, and the child is never placed in the home of the volunteer. There is training and supervision given. Receptionist atBYU Community Services office. Someone who could spend time in 2 to 4 hour shifts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and 1 to 3 p.m. one day or more a week. Hours and days are flexible and arrangements can be made for the convenience of all involved. Individuals interested in giving time to the RSVP programs, or to any of the other needs in the . community, may call Voluntary Action Center of United Way, 384-, 384-, 8108. There are still about 30 families who need Sub-for-Santa help this year. If you can become a sponsor and provide a toy and item of clothing for each child in a family, please call VAC immediately. Phillips Nursing Home can use volunteers in a weekly bowling ; activity. lioys Club of Utah County needs volunteers to work with youth in several kinds of programs, such as athletics, wood shop, arts & crafts, etc. These volunteers would need to be able to spend from 2 to 4 hours a week, for a period of several months to a year. |