This monthly electronic newsletter will provide partners and other interested organizations and individuals with news about partner events with a national scope, resources for use in your community, and a calendar of events highlighting both uniquely creative events and events that all can participate in. Every community has children.
Every community has seniors.
The Association is hoping that the day will highlight the fact that seniors, rather than simply being service recipients, have the skills to help change the world one person at a time. Participating organizations may choose to organize a simple event such as reading to children at a library or they may choose to do a major literacy initiative involving government, corporate and social service partners. This is a project that a lot of people can do and that communities and organizations can customize to their needs. Because all communities are being asked to hold their event on May 23, participants will know that they are participating with and sharing common goals with thousands of others around the globe. In addition to the well-documented benefits of children being read to, Read Around the World with RSVP can help organizations reach new volunteer markets and draw in individuals who haven't volunteered before.