Volunteer Opportunities
A part of the purpose of the NCRSP organization is for members to volunteer time within their educational communities. NCRSP encourages retirees to volunteer in local schools. Retirees are also encouraged to volunteer time to Asheville City and Buncombe community organizations.
Members keep a record of their own volunteer time and submit a record sheet each month for a final tally for the entire year. The compiled report is sent to the NCRSP state office for informational purposes and as an entry for a state Individual Volunteer award and Local Unit Award.
In 2007, in the state, retired school personnel volunteered a whopping total of 605,425 hours, that represents a value of about $11.8 million dollars savings in state revenue. (Reference: NCRSP Brochure 2008.)
Volunteer hours are calculated on a per hour rate of $20.85. The total for our members throughout the state is compiled in February 2011 for reporting purposes.
Suggested Volunteer Opportunities
Here are some of the activities that "count" as volunteer hours.
"Read Across America," NEA sponsored program
One-on-one tutoring
Service on school committees
Proctors for testing programs
Health Fair Days at schools
"Kids Voting"
Judging Senior Project Presentations
Other activities that can be counted toward volunteer hours.
Political/governmental volunteerism
Civic organizations
Community/neighborhood volunteer opportunities
Healthcare or medical volunteers
Time used to volunteer to transport others to medical appointments, meetings, and necessity shopping
Mission work, church, or religious volunteer work
Mentoring or companionship for non-family members
Meals on Wheels
