Date: May 2, 2002	Contact: Bob Maass
	tel: (858) 495-5039

COUNTY PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS SUCCESSES OF SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program recognizing 350,000 hours of service

Last year, the Retired and Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP) saved the San Diego community
more than $2 million. At minimum wage, that would be the amount needed to compensate participants
of the program for the 350,000 hours of work they donated.

These special volunteers are truly rewarded with the children’s smiles when they tutor them and the hugs of
elderly nursing home residents who consider them friends. They value the handshakes and pats on the back from people at hundreds of different settings around the County where they volunteer.

“The Board of Supervisors salutes the many dedicated participants in RSVP who give their time and talent to our community,” said Ron Roberts, Chairman, San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Each year, San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s Aging & Independence Services turns the spotlight on volunteers and recognizes their selfless efforts with its Sunshine Brunch, to be held this year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Town & County Convention Center in Mission Valley. The festivities will include awards, drawings, entertainment, food and fellowship.

Cost for the brunch is $25. To register, or for more information, contact RSVP at (858) 505-6399.