Nature Coast Volunteer Center 2804 W Marc Knighton Ct., Key #4 Lecanto, FL Phone: (352) Fax: (352)

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1 Nature Coast Volunteer Center and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Newsletter Summer 2014 TWO GOOD SOLES New Shoes & Socks Drive Citrus County Cares Benefitting Citrus County Youth Remembering and Responding to 9/11 We will be collecting NEW Socks and Shoes August - September at many locations throughout Citrus County. Check out page 5 for a list of dropoff locations This day of service is sponsored by RSVP of Citrus County, a program of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center. For more information please call NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 1

2 The following volunteers registered with Nature Coast Volunteer Center or Retired & Senior Volunteer Program since our last newsletter. Thank you for sharing your time and talents to meet the needs of many Citrus County citizens. Amos Billings Roberta Billings Patricia Burden Jack Clarke Judith DiLeo Gina Foley William P. Frey John Greinfenkamp Cynthia Joachim Joan Knight Nancy Knight Marlene Kuhnen Stephen C. Leonard Carol McClune Anita Nagengast Donna Nichols Gordon Nichols Charlene Nickels Claudia Parker Patricia Pleier Robert Quigley Rhonda Scheiterle Catherine Shepard Lynn Smith Stephen Teeters Christine Terrasi Edna Vallecillo Ayala Sue Waterman Mary Weaver Larry Wilson Richard Young Staff Mailing Address INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE NCVC Staff: Laurie Diestler RSVP Project Coordinator (352) Sue Carscadden Sr. Program Asst. (352) Michelle Ferguson Program Asst. (352) Nature Coast Volunteer Center 2804 W Marc Knighton Ct., Key #4 Lecanto, FL Phone: (352) Fax: (352) Physical Address: 77 Civic Circle Beverly Hills Socks & Shoes Drive front New Volunteers 2 Announcements 3 Senior Companion 4 Seniors on the Move 4 5 Socks & Shoes Drive 6 Socks & Shoes Drive 7 Hours only reporting form 8 Mileage Reimbursement Form 9 Website: ncvc@bocc.citrus.fl.us Helpful Hints 10 Volunteer Opportunities 11 Sponsors 12 NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 2

3 !!ATTENTION RSVP VOLUNTEERS!! Look for our special announcement regarding Volunteer Travel Reimbursements! Starting July 1, 2014, the new Travel Reimbursement form (see page 9) that was mailed, or ed to you will be required in order to be reimbursed for your travel in the new grant year. OPPORTUNITY LINKS Opportunity Links will be offered again in October. In the meantime, if you re searching for that special opportunity or just looking for a change of pace, please let our staff help you find your volunteer niche in the community. Please call NCVC at CORRECTION An error was printed on page 7 of the Spring edition of this newsletter showing the recipients of the President s Volunteer Service Awards. Stephen P. Evans was misidentified in his photo. Pictured here is Stephen P. Evans with County Commission Chair JJ Kenney, who presented the President s Volunteer Service Awards at the annual recognition event on March 6, We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Stephen P. Evans NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 3

4 The Senior Comapnion program just celebrated another successful year in Citrus County and is looking forward to a great 15th year! To celebrate the Companions recently went on a boat ride from the Crystal River Preserve, followed by a delicious lunch at Crackers. From front left to right Gail Durand, Mary Roberts, Jackie Reiss, Sue Carscadden, Sondra Price, Nancy Wessell, Sue Simms, Sarah O Connor, Faye Proffitt, Jean MacDougall and Hugh Gragen. Standing George Scalzi and the Preserve Staff. The Seniors on the Move coordinators are still finding interesting events for their clients, while trying to keep cool! Included in the calendars are swimming, both exercise and just for fun, disc golf, and Rumba classes to name a few. All the old favorites like the movies, boat rides and ice cream socials are still available too. The Seniors on the Move fundraisers are still very popular, with recent visits to the Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg and Tampa s Lowry Park Zoo. Upcoming events being planned are a dinner show in Orlando, Paddleboat Ride on the St Johns River, the Mount Dora Craft Festival and a very special Christmas event! These trips are available to anyone who would like to come along, there is no age limit and no membership is required. Please call Sue on the number below for news about all the upcoming trips. If you are in need of the services of our Companion program, or if you feel you would like to socialize more and join our Seniors on the Move program please call Sue Carscadden on for more information NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 4

5 TWO GOOD SOLES New Shoes & Socks Drive August 1 September 11, 2014 Citrus County Cares Benefiting Citrus County Youth Remembering and Responding to 9/11 Drop off locations: Central Citrus Community Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills Citrus County Chamber of Commerce (Inverness & Crystal River) Citrus County Chronicle, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Crystal River Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness Citrus County Extension Services 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto Citrus County Libraries all locations Citrus County Sheriff s Office EOC, 3549 Saunders Way, Lecanto Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto Citrus County Tax Collectors Office, Crystal River and Inverness Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd. Crystal River City Hall, 123 NW Hwy 19, Crystal River East Citrus Community Center, 9907 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Inverness Inverness City Hall, 212 W. Main Street, Inverness Inverness Community Center, 1082 N. Paul Dr., Inverness Lecanto Government Building, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto Nature Coast Bank 2453 N Citrus Hills Blvd, Hernando Nature Coast Bank 1160 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River Supervisor of Elections, 120 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness VFW Post 10087, 2170 W. Vet Lane, Beverly Hills West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W. Veterans Dr., Homosassa This day of service is sponsored by RSVP of Citrus County, a program of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center. For more information please call NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 5

6 L K AT Daystar Life Center is located in Crystal River. They serve the needs of the community with services such as clothing, food, and connections to county resources. If you like to help others, become a Daystar volunteer. Become a Hospice volunteer today! HPH Hospice is looking for a friendly voice to answer their phones in the afternoons (shifts available Monday- Friday, 1 5 pm). If you are interested in becoming a part of the HPH team, give us a call. CASA is looking for a volunteer receptionist CASA is looking for a volunteer for their reception area, greeting clients and answering the phones. If you would like to help this worthwhile non-profit organization, call the Volunteer Center. Be a Meals Driver The Meals on Wheels program is looking for drivers. Meal routes are available throughout the county and volunteers are reimbursed for mileage. Each route takes approximately two hours to complete. Call today! For more information on these & other volunteer opportunities, please contact NCVC at (352) Family Resource Center looking for volunteers The Family Resource Center in Hernando is looking for clothes sorters to help in their clothing room. They are also looking for a volunteer to assistance in greeting clients and answering the phone at their outreach center. NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 6

7 The possibilities! Circle of Friends Gift Shop needs you The Circle of friends Gift Shop, located at the Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto, is looking for volunteers. The Gift Shop is open Monday Friday, 9 am 2 pm and various volunteer shifts are available. ACCESS Florida is looking for volunteers to assist the public with computer generated applications for assistance in the Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto. Training is available. Call today to become an ACCESS volunteer! Volunteer at the Historical Society! The Citrus County Historical Society is looking for a volunteer to help with data entry at the Historic Courthouse Museum. This volunteer position will work with the artifact collection and photographs. If you have experience in data entry and/or photography, call the Volunteer Center today! Become a Sheriffs Ranches volunteer Sheriffs Ranches is looking for volunteers to sort, stock, and price merchandise, as well as answer the phone and greet customers at their thrift store in Crystal River. If you would like to become a Sheriffs Ranches volunteer, call the Volunteer Center today! Become a Wildlife Volunteer! The Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge showcase many of Florida s wildlife species in their natural setting. Become a wildlife volunteer today! Just a few of the best places to volunteer in Citrus County! NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 7

8 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Key # W. Marc Knighton Ct., Key # W. Marc Knighton Ct.,Key #4 Lecanto, FL Lecanto, FL Lecanto, FL FAX: FAX: FAX: Volunteer Time Log ~ One Month Volunteer Time Log ~ One Month Volunteer Time Log ~ One Month Name: Name: Name: Address: Address: Address: address: address: address: Month: 20 Month: 20 Month: 20 Date Site/Assignment Hours Date Site/Assignment Hours Date Site/Assignment Hour Volunteers: Please cut each time log and return the completed form to the RSVP office by the 10th of the following month. Grand Total Grand Total Grand Total Volunteers: Please cut each time log and return the completed form to the RSVP office by the 10th of the following month. Volunteers: Please cut each time log and return the completed form to the RSVP office by the 10th of the following month. NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 8

9 Fiscal Yr RSVP TRAVEL VOUCHERS ARE DUE ON A MONTHLY BASIS. RECORD FROM BEGINNING TO END OF MONTH. RSVP TRAVEL VOUCHERS WILL BE PAID ON A FIRST COME/FIRST COMPLETE/FIRST SERVE BASIS UNTIL FUNDS ARE DEPLETED. Fiscal Year 2014/2015 begins 7/1/14 and ends 06/30/15 VOLUNTEER NAME: Volunteer Work Site(s): RSVP TRAVEL / TIME VOUCHER ADDRESS: Community Services Support Services CITY/ST/ ZIP: APPR.# 162R-5379R Date In the space below please indicate the place and city where you volunteered at that date Nature Coast Volunteer Center 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Key #4 Lecanto, FL Volunteer Site provided Total Job Time Miles Position Description(s) Meal Hours START STOP Claimed YES/NO VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE: Date: Vendor # Total Vol. Total Miles Hours Per Mile $ 0.16 Pursuant to Section (3) (a), Florida Statues, I hereby certify or affirm that to the best of my knowledge the above travel was on official Total Amount $ business and was performed for the purpose(s) stated above. Authorized Station Signature: OFFICIAL USE - COUNTY STAFF ONLY - NOT FOR STATION SIGNATURES NOTICE RSVP Staff Signature: Date: Division Director Signature: Date: We cannot process your mileage reimbursement unless you have claimed a minimum of 32 miles. NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 9

10 Helpful Hints for Completing RSVP Travel Vouchers: Effective 1/03/06 Updated: 5/21/14 1. All RSVP travel vouchers must be completed using an ink pen. 2. Do not use white out. Do not erase. To make a correction, draw a line through any incorrect information, write the correction, then initial the error. 3. In order to provide this partial mileage reimbursement to as many volunteers as possible, while at the same time maximizing the use of grant travel dollars, a minimum of three (3) hours of volunteer service is required per day to be considered for reimbursement. Current maximum reimbursement is $200 per volunteer per grant year (July 1 June 30). Please note: The minimum hours, maximum yearly reimbursement, and possible seasonal adjustment reimbursement rate may fluctuate according to the current balance of grant travel dollars. 4. In the Volunteer Work Sites line(s), you may list one or more volunteer sites. If your volunteering requires more than one travel voucher for a month, please use a separate voucher for each site. 5. An Authorized Station Signature is required for each site if you are seeking partial mileage reimbursement for that site. 6. Only travel within Citrus County may be considered for reimbursement. Please indicate to/from county line if applicable. 7. On the Home to. & Home line, indicate the place and city where you volunteered. 8. Remember to sign in the Volunteer Signature space. Special notes: RSVP Travel vouchers must be original documents. No copies or faxes will be processed. Partial mileage reimbursement is only available from your home to your volunteer site and from your volunteer site directly back to your home, per the RSVP Operations Handbook. Mileage incurred during your volunteer shift is not eligible for reimbursement due to grant policy. If travel does not total at least 32 miles during one month, you may wait until the next month to submit a travel voucher so that your request will meet the $5 minimum required for processing. Please submit your RSVP travel vouchers in a timely manner. Call or visit our office at 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills if you need help in completing your travel voucher. Helpful Hints for Completing the NCVC Time Sheet Who should use the NCVC time sheet? 1. If you are 55 or older and do not request partial mileage reimbursement through RSVP. 2. If you are 54 or younger. Why should I report my volunteer community service hours? 1. Join hundreds of volunteers in celebrating individual and group accomplishments. 2. Receive an invitation to the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. 3. Remain on our mailing list for quarterly newsletter, which showcases volunteers at over 100 sites, advertises current volunteer position vacancies, and encourages fellow volunteers. 4. Our mailing address is: Nature Coast Volunteer Center/RSVP 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Key #4 Lecanto, FL Who can I call for assistance? Call or or visit our office at 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays to request help with completing time sheets or to request additional time sheets. NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 10

11 SPECIAL NEEDS CALL DOWN DRILL On May 6, 2014, several volunteers gathered to call citizens who had signed up with Emergency Management to be on the Special Needs list in case of an emergency. Staff and volunteers called over 300 citizens to verify their contact information in this semi-annual event. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! 2014 ALL HAZARDS EXPO The 2014 All Hazards Expo was hosted at the Crystal River Mall this year. Citizens were exposed to a variety of booths giving information about safety. Volunteer Andi Prokopf educated citizens about building a personal survival bucket in the case of an emergency. Citizens were also given informational pamphlets provided by FEMA, and were encouraged to be prepared in the wake of the upcoming storm season. NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 11

12 FRIENDS OF THE NATURE COAST VOLUNTEER CENTER P.O. BOX BEVERLY HILLS, FL NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LECANTO, FL PERMIT NO. 121 Thank you to these sponsors and partners for their support! Friends of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center & RSVP Advisory Board NCVC & RSVP Summer 2014 Page 12