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Longtime RSVP director Robert gives final report: 92 volunteers placed, 907 rides for veterans in 10 months
Summary
RSVP director Robert delivered a final report announcing program metrics, transitions to a new director Lucille and recommended staffing to expand the ‘Rides for Vets’ service.
Robert delivered his final RSVP program report to the Norfolk County Commissioners on Feb. 26, announcing program metrics, transition activity and staffing recommendations as he prepares to retire.
Program metrics and operations: Robert said the RSVP program currently has 92 volunteers placed across 221 active placements, with roughly 20% of volunteers serving in multiple placements. He described an active RSVP advisory board of 10 members and highlighted the program’s flagship “Rides for Vets” service. Over the past 10 months the program reported 907 rides — about 91 rides per month — and the program now has approximately 48 active drivers (with two new trainees reported during the presentation).
Transition and training: Robert said he provided two weeks of training to the new RSVP director, Lucille, covering grant reporting, partner contacts, the RSVP website and key events, and he said he delivered an updated 50‑page policies and procedures manual. He visited four volunteer sites with Lucille during the orientation. Robert urged consideration of hiring a part‑time staffer to expand and manage the rides program, saying the operation is labor intensive and would benefit from dedicated coordination.
Commissioner remarks: Commissioners and staff thanked Robert for his 10½ years as RSVP director and praised the program’s success and visibility. Several commissioners encouraged continued support for the program and endorsed Lucille’s early work and visibility efforts.
Ending: Robert said he expects to remain involved occasionally as a volunteer and thanked staff and commissioners; the board expressed appreciation and asked Lucille and advisory board members to follow through on training and grant timelines.
