THE VOLUNTEER CENTER

Programs

• Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

  The Retired Senior Volunteer Progam is a branch of Americorps Seniors. The program provides volunteer service opportunities for people age 55 and over that are diverse and help address a wide variety of community needs, including:

  • Food Security & Nutrition
  • Education
  • Access to Care
  • Financial Literacy
  • Capacity Building and Leverage

  AND MORE! Call 665-4960 or email volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu to get involved.

• Volunteer Action Corps (VAC)

  They say that the main reason people volunteer is because someone asked them. Well, consider yourself asked. Call 665-4960 for an appointment with a member of our staff. You will have an opportunity to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities and the qualifications and time commitments needed for each.

  Through the Volunteer Action Corps and RSVP you can:

  • Choose volunteer tasks that fit your schedule
  • Share your time, talents, and experience
  • Gain a greater awareness of community needs
  • Enhance the quality of life in our community and for yourself

  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

• Friends In Action (FIA)

  Friends in Action matches caring volunteers with seniors aged 65 and over to help them remain independent, improve their social and emotional well-being, and provide companionship. Friends in Action is a program of The Volunteer Center. We match volunteers and their senior friends after a thorough screening process. Volunteers and their seniors meet once a week. Volunteers will complete an orientation and must pass a background check.

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

  The Hutchinson Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site is open each tax season. IRS certified volunteers prepare taxes for free (based on household income eligibility) on set dates for taxpayers at the Salvation Army. Volunteer receptionists and screeners also help at the site.  

• Friends In Action Shopping Team (FAST)

  The Friends in Action Shopping Team (F.A.S.T.) facilitates independent living for seniors by providing a personalized grocery shopping and delivery service. Seniors are called for their grocery list, and registered volunteers do the personalized shopping and home delivery of groceries twice a month. Started in November of 2014, F.A.S.T. is rapidly growing and provides a much-needed service in the community. For those over age 65, shopping for groceries can be a challenge. If you know of someone who could benefit from this service or if you are interested in volunteering for this program, please call 620-665-4960 or email volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu.