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The UTMB Sealy Center on Aging has supported Americorps Seniors (RSVP of Galveston County) since 2002.

Did you know? AmeriCorps’ Volunteering & Civic Life in America research shows 60.7 million Americans volunteered more than 4.1 billion hours of service with an estimated economic value of $122.9 billion. Read more about the research:  http://Bit.ly/VCLA2023

Become a Volunteer

Americorps Seniors are volunteers over the age of 55 (known as RSVP volunteers) who engage in a variety of activities throughout Galveston County non-profit agencies. This program has been supported by UTMB’s Sealy Center on Aging for almost 20 years.

As an RSVP volunteer, you will be introduced to a variety of opportunities among non-profits in the community, based on your personal interests and skills. The decision when and where to volunteer is up to you and the needs of the volunteer location. There are no minimum requirements for your volunteer time. We have volunteers who assist with projects once a year (Nia Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s Walk), once a month (Food Bank Distribution), or once a week (Meals on Wheels; Galveston Urban Ministries). For those seeking even more volunteer time, there are opportunities to be a receptionist, checking in those seeking support services (HIS Ministries and MI Lewis). These are just a few examples. RSVP volunteers have helped hurricane/storm victims by mucking out houses that were damaged, assisting with pets who became homeless, or sorting and bagging donated food items for people who are in need. No special skills are required in the majority of volunteer activities.

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Annual Wellness Visit Study Seeks Volunteers

Feb 29, 2024, 09:14 AM by SCOA

Join a Groundbreaking Study: Transforming Wellness Visits for Patients with Dementia.

Share your care experience and contribute to a brighter future for people with dementia.

  • Are you caring for your loved one 65 or older with a memory problem or dementia, and have attended at least one Annual Wellness Visit with them?

  • Or are you a Medicare beneficiary age 65 or older with a memory problem and have received at least one Annual Wellness Visit?

If so, your unique experience could be the key to enhancing wellness services during Annual Wellness Visits for individuals with dementia. Compassionate caregivers and older adults with memory problems are invited to join this pivotal research study. By participating in a brief, 30-minute interview—conveniently conducted over the phone or via Zoom, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of dementia care. Talk to Mr. Samuel David, our study coordinator, at (409) 772-5514 or via email at savdavid@utmb.edu. Visit https://www.utmb.edu/scoa/studies-in-recruitment/annual-wellness-visit.

Ritchie Adoue

Ritchie Adoue
Volunteer Program Director
Sealy Center on Aging
raadoue@utmb.edu
(409) 502-5201