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supported.by RSVP include: pre - school direction of lori ventura, the new RSVP VITA tax assistance which has received also cooperated with the Department on transportation program for the elderly nated a massive mailing for the Chapel Foundation. .- Volunteer Recruitment literacy and ESL, under the Literacy Coordinator and very positive reports. RSVP Aging in creating TOTE, a and handicapped, and coordi- Hill- Carrboro School New volunteers have been recruited each quarter through the media and public relations efforts. The community is moving in the direction of developing more facilities for older persons activities. RSVP is working with the Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center to develop a new senior center in Chapel Hill. RSVP will be housed in the new center. RSVP was awarded a National Significance Grant of $7,500 for family literacy in the areas of English as a Second Language and Read -A-- Story -To -A -Tot. lori ventura was hired as coordinator and is meeting the goals and objectives established for this program. Planning and development is on schedule. The RSVP projected number of volunteers, hours, and stations increased due to the new program. Volunteer Support There is a low turn over rate for volunteers in the program. Those exiting the program site reasons of ill health, moving away, and employment discontinuing their volunteer service. The positive response to the questionnaires reflect a belief in the program and the benefits it offers. The Council felt that volunteers, both new and those with the program for several years should be advised of their rights and privileges. Volunteers not satisfied with their assignments should be informed of the opportunity to change. This is being done through communications such as the newsletters and during volunteer registration by making sure the volunteers receive information such as the RSVP Grievance Procedure. The job description form encourages a greater understanding of the job by the volunteer and the supervisor. Most volunteers learned of the program through the media (especially newspapers) or word of mouth. The advertisements many times will bring a new volunteer into the program, not necessarily for a specific request, but to enroll and find his or niche. Communication, Planned and Informal The RSVP newsletter, "Volunteer Viewpoint ", (8 pages) which is sent bi- annually, is very informative and enjoyed by all. Birthday cards are sent to each volunteer. Many times volunteers call or send thank you notes for the remembrance. RSVP will publicize special requests from agencies-in coordination with the agencies for the expense of the mailing. The Advisory Council regularly meets bi- monthly and sub - committees meet as needed. RSVP staff are Orange 16--B.