Member Spotlight Lisa Mascellino
Director, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
VANTAGE Aging
1.How long have you been a member of FVA? 2. Why did you join FVA? 3. Tell us about your organization. 4. What is something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? 5. What is the next place on your travel bucket list? 6. What do you enjoy most about volunteering and/or managing volunteers? 7. How do you define a successful volunteer? 8. Who inspires you? 9. What advice would you give to someone who wants to enter the field of volunteer administration? Don’t let the fear of commitment hold you back! Volunteerism has shifted. Many volunteers are now looking for a variety of service opportunities, not just the traditional long commitments. If you want to volunteer, but are not sure where to start – contact your local AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP will guide you through every step of the process. It’s like a match making service for individuals who want to serve and community organizations that need volunteers. Let someone help you find YOUR perfect volunteer opportunity! VANTAGE Aging RSVP serves the following counties: Summit, Medina, Geauga, Wayne, Franklin, Delaware, and Hamilton. RSVP is a national program, so Google AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP to find the organization that runs RSVP in your community.
Organization Spotlight
VANTAGE Aging As our population of older adults continues to grow, they will find themselves needing more support to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are many programs and organizations ready to help the seniors in our communities. One such organization is VANTAGE Aging, headquartered in Akron, OH has been helping seniors throughout our great state remain living in their homes for over 45 years. By offering programs like Meals on Wheels, Home Wellness Solutions, Senior Community Service Employment Program (paid job training to older adults 55+), and the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Volunteer Program (largest volunteer program in the nation for older adults 55+), VANTAGE is able to support the needs of older adults wishing to age in place and live independently with dignity. VANTAGE supports senior wellbeing by providing various services in more than 40 Ohio counties. Director, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Lisa Mascellino says her favorite part of working for VANTAGE Aging is “The people! The people that work at VANTAGE, the people we serve, and the difference we make in the community. Working at VANTAGE is so rewarding. Some days I can get caught up in the administration of my role, but when that happens I find myself thinking about our mission and it reminds me why we do what we do! Every day, we are making an impact in the community and that is my favorite part of working at VANTAGE Aging!” We are very fortunate to have VANATGE Aging as a member of FVA. |