The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Berkshire County (RSVP) is seeking volunteer drivers for a new collaborative initiative, the Wheels for Wellness Program. Wheels for Wellness is a free ride service for Berkshire County residents of all ages who need transportation to vaccines sites and medical appointments.
The program is a partnership between RSVP and the following organizations: Berkshire Community Action Council, Berkshire Fallon Health Collaborative, Community Health Programs, Berkshire Interfaith Organizing, Berkshire Health Systems, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
“We recognize that there is a considerable gap in available transportation, not just for seniors, but for many other members of our community and throughout the Berkshires,” said RSVP Director Jeff Roucoulet. “As more people become eligible for vaccinations, we want to ensure that Wheels for Wellness provides transportation services to those who need this and other critical resources.”
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Berkshire County (RSVP) has announced that Pittsfield resident, Gisele Yetz, is the 2020 recipient of Volunteer of the Year.
2020 Berkshire County Recipient of Volunteer of the Year Award
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Berkshire County (RSVP) has announced that Pittsfield resident, Gisele Yetz, is the 2020 recipient of Volunteer of the Year Award.
The award announcement would usually be a part of the annual RSVP award recognition luncheon, but the event was not held due to COVID safety restrictions. Instead, RSVP recognized the 2020 award recipient with a small, socially distanced, outdoor ceremony on Jan. 22 in front of the RSVP headquarters at 16 Bartlett Ave in Pittsfield.
RSVP Executive Director Jeff Roucoulet made the following statement:
Gisele epitomizes the outstanding community spirit that our 300-plus volunteers represent. We’re grateful for her dedicated service, her positive attitude, and constant willingness to go above and beyond.
RSVP-Gisele award
The award announcement would usually be a part of the annual RSVP award recognition luncheon, but the event was not held due to COVID safety restrictions. Instead, RSVPrecognized the 2020 award recipient with a small, socially distanced, outdoor ceremony on Jan.22 in front of the RSVP headquarters at 16 Bartlett Ave.
RSVP Executive Director Jeff Roucoulet said,
“Gisele epitomizes the outstanding community spirit that our 300-plus volunteers represent,. We’re grateful for her dedicated service, her positive attitude, and constant willingness to go above and beyond.”
Yetz has been an RSVP member since 2012. During this time, she has devoted 875 hours of volunteer service, primarily driving the RSVP van on regularly scheduled days, and stepping up to help when last-minute changes occur.