Events & Training

Ongoing

Strong Bones Plus

RSVP offers a great opportunity for volunteers who want to retain their flexibility and bone health.

You can make a difference for your health and for others through Strong Bones Plus, a community health promotion program for those at risk or suffering with osteoporosis.

The program consists of gentle strengthening exercises and information about ways to promote healthy bones. Classes are located throughout the capital region. Strong Bones Plus is offered in conjunction with Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

Seniors can serve as RSVP Volunteer Leaders and assist with guiding fellow classmates in weekly exercises. Classes usually meet once or twice a week for 1 to 1.5 hours. RSVP Volunteers receive training at regular workshops. Exercises are regularly reviewed and updated by health professionals. Volunteers attend workshops on health, nutrition, latest therapies, exercises, home safety against falls, and much more.

To get started as a Volunteer, contact us at rsvp@albany.edu or call us at 442-5585.

Ongoing

Literacy Tutoring

Senior tutors making a difference for children

In response to “America Reads”, a national project designed to encourage improved reading skills, the RSVP Reading Program provides literacy services in elementary schools to children ages 5-8.

Volunteers read books to a child in a classroom setting 1 hour per week from October through May. Activities also include arts and crafts and/or a worksheet project that will enhance and stretch the learning curve of the curriculum - based book.

Volunteers receive trainings and are recognized for their service contribution at the end of the school year.

To enroll, please e-mail us at rsvp@albany.edu or call us at 442-5585.