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SENIOR CORPS
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Nature Coast Volunteer Center Created in 2000 as an umbrella organization to support volunteer activities throughout Citrus County, Florida. Over 120 volunteer programs currently supported by the Nature Coast Volunteer Center (NCVC). We are a proud part of the National Senior Service Corps. The goal of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center is to expand services to the citizens of Citrus County through the dedicated efforts of volunteers of all ages. Volunteers are placed in special event, short-term project, or ongoing positions within a variety of local nonprofit organizations, government agencies and facilities. Volunteer benefits may include partial travel reimbursement; supplemental accident, auto and liability insurance; annual recognition luncheon; and quarterly newsletter. Volunteer activities include-but are not limited to-tutoring or mentoring, respite care, health insurance assistance, home repairs, medical transport, tax preparation, adult basic education, meal delivery, hospital and hospice patient care, clerical support, clown outreach, intergenerational arts, pet adoption, park preservation, home construction, and other tasks. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) The Corporation for National and Community Service initially awarded grant funding for RSVP of Citrus county in 1989. The RSVP mission is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for people 55 and older who bring vast experience, skill, and interests from diverse economic, educational and social backgrounds to serve on a regular basis at sites throughout Citrus County. The Senior Companion Program matches volunteers, age 60 or older, with homebound, at-risk elders who need non-medical support in order for clients to remain independent, at home, and socially connected. SCP volunteers often provide social interaction, transportation, and a variety of other personal services. Nature Coast Clowns "Serving With a Smile" NCVC Clowns provide outreach and joy to the staff and residents of hospitals and nursing homes throughout the county. The clowns also participate in many special events. These your volunteers, age 17 and under, experience their first taste of community service through special event or ongoing projects. Gold to Golden Volunteers are between the ages of 18 and 54. These volunteers bring a wealth of talent and enthusiasm to their various community volunteer assignments. The Telephone Friends Program matches volunteers with elder who live alone. Volunteers make scheduled call to homebound seniors and from friendships, talking about shared interests. The program also includes students as telephone volunteers, who may provide a two-way check system. Such and intergenerational service effort benefits the client as well as the friendly, caring volunteer. Volunteers perform many roles during large and small community events. VISTA members develop or enhance volunteers programs, with a goal of program sustainability. Homeland Security Volunteer Team (ESF 15) Volunteers play a vital part in disaster preparedness and relief. Working with other emergency operation management entities in Citrus County, Nature Coast Volunteer Center assumes responsibility for the recruitment, training and management of volunteers prior to and following catastrophic events. Formation of a Homeland Security Volunteer team provides structure for contacting, gathering, and assigning volunteers to assist with inventory and distribution of good including food and blankets in the event of a disaster. A listing of citizens' resources such as boats, generators, chainsaws, and other items strengthens this effort to meet basic community needs. |
