The Volunteer Services Department uses volunteerism as a strategy to address unmet community needs.
Several programs combine to offer comprehensive services to potential volunteers and
to agencies seeking volunteer assistance.
What is RSVP?
RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is a networking organization devoted to connecting volunteers 55 years and over to share their life experiences, skills and talents to help meet the unmet needs in the community.
Why should I join RSVP if I am already a volunteer in the community?
As one of the oldest and largest volunteer organizations in the country, RSVP helps find the “right fit” for you. Some of the benefits of becoming a volunteer include quarterly newsletters, formal recognition for your service, ongoing support from the RSVP staff, and supplemental auto, accident, and liability insurance to and from a volunteer site while volunteering.
Why do I have to get my hours signed?
Your hours are recorded for these reasons:
- RSVP is funded by the federal government as well as through grants. Both sources require many statistics such as the number of volunteer hours served to determine our eligibility for these funds as well as the sustainability of the program.
- Recording hours is our measure of your volunteer service when we are determining recognition such as the Presidential awards.
- The number of recorded hours is used to calculate the equivalent dollar amount of volunteer service to community agencies.
- Signatures are state mandated. In addition, signatures validate your volunteer hours. In the event that you need to use the insurance, we would need to verify that you, indeed, were volunteering at that time.
Will I be called all the time to volunteer?
No, not if you don’t want to be. You let us know how busy you would like to be. We do have some one time on call opportunities that you can be put on a call list for if you choose.
Can I volunteer at more than one place?
Yes, absolutely. We have some volunteers who are assigned to four or five locations per month.
Please let us know if you don’t find an answer to your question.
