Welcome to RSVP Suffolk!
RSVP's mission is to provide diverse volunteer opportunities for people 55 and older. RSVP supports Older Americans who wish to remain active and make a difference in their communities.
Congratulations to RSVP volunteer, Hedi Moore on being named this year’s “Outstanding Volunteer.” Hedi received this honor at RSVP’s Annual Tribute Day which was held on September 27, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency in Hauppauge. For the past 22 years, Hedi has given back to her community through volunteerism. Most notably, since 1991, she has been a friendly voice to the homebound, making phone calls in RSVP’s Telephone Reassurance Program.
Latest news
RSVP is collaborating with the Suffolk County Library System in launching a wonderful new program called “Music and Memories.” This unique music program uses individualized playlists on an iPod for nursing home and assisted living residents with dementia. Instead of general music played over loud speakers at facilities, it’s been found that personalized music, delivered through an iPod, stimulates memories, encourages non-verbal patients to sing out loud, and even decreases the need for pain medication in some patients.
As the program develops, RSVP will be reaching out for volunteers to assist in personalizing playlists for residents and also training the facility staff in operating iPods. RSVP Suffolk is very excited to be on the ground floor of this project at it takes off, with your help!
