New program aims to match senior volunteers with non-profits

Springfield is launching a new program to match retirees with non-profits that need their help. “Give 5” would take a pool of seniors on tours through town, stopping at participating non-profits. During their 30-minute stay, leaders of that group would pitch their needs, and interested retirees can decide if they’d like to chip in.

All Springfield is asking in return for this is for the retiree to try to volunteer for five hours per month, hence, “Give 5.” “Essentially it's civic match-making,” city manager Greg Burris said...

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