The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Hot Springs offers these service opportunities:

American Cancer Society – Road to Recovery needs volunteers for transportation to/from patient treatments.

American Red Cross needs volunteers to help with disaster relief programs.

Area Agency on Aging needs ombudsmen for long-term care facilities; training is provided.

Braille Workcenter needs people to assist making Braille Bibles.

Charitable Christian Medical Clinic needs retired physicians, dentists and nurses. 

DAV Transportation Network needs drivers to take veterans to Little Rock.

Friends of the Library needs volunteers to help in book salesroom.

Garland County Health Department Hospice needs volunteers, will provide training.

Garland County Historical Society needs greeters and office help for computer/data entry.

Garland County Senior Companions needs people to help homebound seniors.

Garland Nursing and Rehab needs volunteers for resident activities and companionship.

Garvan Woodland Gardens needs volunteers.

Guardian Angel Cat Club Adoption needs volunteers.

Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers and helpers in the resale shop.

Hillcrest Children’s Home needs tutors for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Hospice Home Care needs volunteers.

Hot Springs Pet Therapy needs volunteers and temperament-tested animals and their owners for visiting nursing homes.

Humane Society of Garland County needs volunteers for the thrift store.

Jackson House needs volunteers.

Lakewood Residential needs volunteers.

Literacy Council needs tutors for basic reading and English as a second language.

Mid-America Science Museum needs volunteers.

National Park Medical Center needs volunteers.

National Park Service needs volunteers for the bookstore at Fordyce.

Project HOPE Food Bank needs volunteers in the office and warehouse.

Mercy Hospital Hot Springs needs volunteers.

The Caring Place needs volunteers.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers in the thrift store.

If you are 55 or older and interested in volunteering call the RSVP office, 262-2167.

Published: 07/26/2012