There are three active chapters in Northwest Michigan that meet monthly. Call AARP at 723-3814 for information in Mason County. Through RSVP more than 1,000 Northwest Michigan seniors are making a difference in the lives of others. RSVP connects people 55 and older to volunteer opportunities among the region's dozens of nonprofit organizations. RSVP seniors meet the need for volunteers in a variety of settings ranging from county offices and museums to libraries and nursing homes.
Seniors are the backbone of many volunteer organizations.
Their wisdom and skills are highly valued and much needed in various settings. You'll find northern seniors volunteering at animal shelters, schools, libraries, hospitals, local fairs and festivals, homeless shelters, for environmental groups and for many other worthy organizations. The Senior Companion Program offers financial assistance to seniors in exchange for providing companionship to other seniors. Helpers who are older than 60 and in a low-income bracket receive an hourly stipend, transportation fees and a meal allotment. Established 20 years ago, the program operates in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties.