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REALTOR® Volunteers Assist Seniors

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REALTOR® Volunteers Assist Seniors

RSVP BROCHURE


RSVP WEEK IS MAY 8-12, 2017

For homeowners or renters who are advanced in years and are physically and financially challenged, tasks like replacing smoke detector batteries, flipping a mattress or washing windows can pose a major challenge. Seniors and the homebound residing on the Peninsula and in the South Bay may request free assistance with household tasks through the REALTOR® Service Volunteer Program (RSVP).

RSVP is a community outreach project offered one week in May each year by the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) to promote and support home safety for senior homeowners and renters in communities served by SILVAR members. Small teams of REALTOR® and affiliate volunteers work approximately two hours at each residence performing desired and necessary tasks that will keep our seniors safe.

Seniors may request the following services:
Wash windows (single story only)
Change light bulbs (special light bulbs must be provided)
Change furnace filters
Flip mattress
Replace smoke detector batteries
Trim overgrown bushes
Clear walkways and pathways

RSVP was officially launched in 2001 by SILVAR on the Peninsula and in the South Bay and includes volunteers from the Santa Cruz County Associations of REALTORS®.

"As REALTORS®, we sell the benefits and aspirations of our communities," says Eileen Giorgi, SILVAR RSVP Chair. "We are also neighbors and know about local needs. We share the desire for our communities to be great places to live and are committed to give back to those who have built our communities. This program enables us to help our seniors and the homebound enjoy their homes in the community for a longer time."

This year, each of SILVAR's districts has set aside the following days during the week of May 8-12 to help seniors in their community. The deadline for senior applications is March 22.

Below are the assigned RSVP days for each District:
MENLO PARK/ATHERTON DISTRICT - Monday, May 8
PALO ALTO DISTRICT - Tuesday & Wednesday, May 9 &10
LOS ALTOS/MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT - Tuesday, May 9

CUPERTINO/SUNNYVALE DISTRICT - Wednesday, May 10
LOS GATOS/SARATOGA DISTRICT - Thursday, May 11

For questions or more information about the program, you may contact SILVAR RSVP Chair Eileen Giorgi at eileen@serenogroup.com or SILVAR Events Director Jilka Pollack at jpollack@silvar.org, or call SILVAR at (408) 200-0100.


Who can request help?
Senior homeowners/renters with physical and financial constraints and live in SILVAR-covered cities and towns listed above, can inquire about the upcoming program by calling (408) 200-0100, or click on the link to the senior homeowner/renter application above, complete, sign return to SILVAR by March 22, 2017 by mail or fax:

Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS®
ATTN: RSVP Program
19400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 100
Cupertino, CA 95014
Fax: 408-200-0101

Seniors requesting assistance will be contacted and receive a visit from an RSVP previewer prior to the service day to qualify the senior homeowners/renter and review and approve tasks requested.


RSVP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS
If you are a SILVAR REALTOR® or affiliate member and wish to volunteer for this hands-on outreach program, download the Volunteer Application above or contact the following RSVP District Committee Chairs for more information. The deadline for volunteer applications is March 22, 2017. Thank you in advance for volunteering for this worthwhile project.

For questions or more information about becoming a volunteer, you may contact the RSVP chair for your district:
MENLO PARK/ATHERTON DISTRICT - Email application to David Barca at david.barca@pacunion.com

PALO ALTO DISTRICT - Email application to Jeff Beltramo at jeff@jeffbeltramo.com

LOS ALTOS/MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT - Email application to Diyar Essaid at diyar.essaid@cbnorcal.com

CUPERTINO/SUNNYVALE DISTRICT - Email application to Krishna Reddy at krishnacalhomes@yahoo.com

LOS GATOS/SARATOGA DISTRICT - Email application to Mary Kay Groth at marykay@serenogroup.com
SILVAR RSVP Chair Eileen Giorgi: eileeng@serenogroup.com

RSVP Chair for all Regions and Co-founder David Barca: DBarca@pacunion.com

If you are unable volunteer your time, but would like to provide a monetary donation, please send checks to SILVAR (place RSVP program in the memo) at 19400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 100, Cupertino, CA 95014. We thank you for your donation!


170 Volunteers Assist 79 Senior Households During RSVP Week

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