Participating Organizations

RSVP is a program of Senior Corp., which is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (Corporation). RSVP is a national volunteer agency designed to provide individuals age 55 years and older with the opportunity to share their abilities, interests, and experience with their communities. The Corporation supports service and volunteer programs to improve lives and strengthen communities. Each year, more than 500,000 volunteers age 55+ use their experience, skills and talents through 740 RSVP projects in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The value of service is more than 982 million dollars. Locally, Collier County has more than 150 volunteers and is growing that number each day!

  • Collier County Parks and Recreation
  • Collier County Public Libraries
  • Collier County Museums
  • Collier County Meal Sites
  • Woodside Health and Rehab
  • Vitas Healthcare
  • Legal Aid Service
  • New Horizons of SWFL
  • Our Daily Bread Food Pantry
  • Project B.U.I.L.D.
  • Area Agency on Aging of SWFL
  • The Naples Players
  • Vet Center
  • AVOW
  • The United Way of Collier and the Keys
  • Meals of Hope
  • Freedom Waters Foundation
  • Harry Chapin Food Bank
  • Bone Builders

What is Bone Builders

Bone Builders is a free exercise program designed to prevent and slow the development of osteoporosis. The program consists of exercise training with free weights. It is designed to improve balance and will provide education and a support group opportunity. Bone Builders instructors are trained volunteers who lead classes using a trainer's manual that is periodically reviewed by a licensed physical therapist (most recent review conducted in 2023). Classes are held 2-3 times per week for one hour each. Each class begins with a short warm-up period and ends with a cool-down period. Some of the above exercises provide modifications for participants who may have difficulties performing the exercise due to arthritis, rotator cuff problems, hip/knee replacements, etc.

How to Sign Up

Every participant much have a completed Medical Clearance. This is required every year. If there is a break in exercise due to severe illness or injury, a new clearance will be required before the student will be admitted back into the class. Each participant must also sign a consent form to participate. Bring the two completed documents to your first class. We ask all new members to arrive to their first class 10 minutes early for orientation. We recommend you bring water and a towel to each class.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to help instruct a class, please complete an RSVP Volunteer Application.

Class Schedule

Bone Builders takes place in donated spaces with volunteer instructors. We have closed sites in HOAs and welcome to start new community programs as well as open sites which are open to all individuals.

HOA Closed Sites

  • Villagewalk
  • Islandwalk
  • Bayforest
  • Crown Point
  • Delasol
  • Greenwood

Classes Open to the Public

Naples Park Area Association
654 104th Ave N
Mon, Wed, & Fri; 9:30 am - 10:30 am

North Collier Regional Park (NCRP)
15000 Livingston Road
Mon, Wed, & Fri; 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Veterans Community Park
1895 Veterans Park Drive
Mon, Wed, & Fri; 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Vineyards Community Park
6231 Arbor Blvd W
Tues, Thu & Sat; 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church
6020 Rattlesnake-Hammock Rd
Mon & Wed; 9:00 am - 10:00 am

East Naples Community Park
3500 Thomasson Dr
Mon & Wed; 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Tues & Thu; 9:15 am - 10:15 am

Bone Builders Open Sites: for more information call: 239-778-4564

Bone Builders site times, locations and availability can vary. Summer hours and closures of sites do occur. Since the program is run by volunteers, seasonality of volunteers can impact programming.

Volunteer Activities

  • Building/Rehabilitating Homes
  • Bone Builders Volunteer Trainers
  • Veteran Transportation Program
  • Meals on Wheels Program
  • Tutoring/Mentoring
  • History Docents
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Office Work- special projects, mailings, scheduling appointments
  • Food Pantry Support
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

What RSVP Offers You

  • Help setting up a personal interview with the Volunteer Station of your choice
  • Ongoing follow-up and support by your coordinator
  • Social interaction and a chance to meet new people
  • An opportunity to learn new skills
  • Referral information
  • A myriad of volunteer opportunities, many on a one-time only basis
  • Flexibility to change your volunteer assignment whenever you want
  • Two types of supplemental insurance while you volunteer: personal injury and personal liability (Note: These are an added bonus as it is free to you as an RSVP volunteer)
  • Invitation to recognition events

Apply

It feels great to help. RSVP Needs You!

RSVP Volunteer Application(DOCX, 85KB) - After completing the form, please mail or email:

RSVP of Collier County
2671 Airport Road S
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 252-5713
meredith.gavin@colliercountyfl.gov

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