By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
On Oct. 10, the Jamaica Public Library hosted a “meet and greet” led by Mary Porter, Guthrie County RSVP 55-plus Volunteer Program Coordinator. Porter’s co-presenter was her puppet, Suzi Q.
Porter and Suzi Q discussed the free services available through RSVP to citizens 55 or older or to citizens who experience a disability. RSVP is funded by Americorps through Boone County Hospital. RSVP offers respite companionship, in-home visits, grocery shopping and other supports.
Porter can be reached at Lakeside Village or by calling 641-431-0132. She summarized the purpose of her visit to Jamaica.
“We recruit volunteers, but we also seek people in your community who could benefit from our services,” Porter said.