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Eleanor Reese, Program Director, (207) 764-6184, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Advisory Council Member |
| Description: |
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The purpose of the RSVP Advisory Council shall be to advise and assist the Aroostook Agency on Aging (AAA) and RSVP staff to:
-- Identify specific problem areas and social concerns affecting the health and well-being of citizens and serve as a force and source for community action of citizen needs, assist in formulating local policy, planning and developing operational procedures consistent with operational practices;
-- Identify service area priorities to impact on specific problem areas in the region, determine personnel actions affecting volunteers, and assist in developing local financial and in-kind support;
-- Develop communication between RSVP and the public by disseminating RSVP project information and obtaining input on citizen reaction;
-- Evaluate the RSVP program, its activities and make recommendations for change and/or improvements;
-- Formulate, implement and follow-up long range planning.
Qualifications:
An interest in RSVP and a commitment to senior volunteerism. Available time.
Tenure:
One three (3) year term.
Accountable to:
Advisory Council Chairperson, RSVP Director and/or Sponsor.
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English, French |
| Arts and Culture: |
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Historical Societies
Museums
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| Education: |
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Adult Continuing
Preschool
Primary School
Secondary School
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| Environment and Animals: |
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Animal Protection
Conservation/Environment
Wildlife Preservation
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| Health: |
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Hospitals/Health Centers
Mental Health
Nursing Homes
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| Human Services: |
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Comprehensive Social Services
Hunger
Public Safety
Senior Services
Youth/Teens
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| Public, Societal Benefit: |
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Advocacy
Community Development
Consumer Protection
Leadership Development
Volunteerism
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| Skills and Expertise: |
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Administration / Management
Advertising
Computers / Technology
Education
Fundraising
Health Care
Nonprofit
Organizational Development
Public Relations
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