Volunteer With RSVP
Adults 55 and over are the most active, healthy, and educated generation with valuable skills and experiences. Senior Corps has found a way to harness these talents and engage this population through RSVP. RSVP helps those 55 years and over to use their talents and knowledge while serving their communities through volunteer work.
Volunteers choose any kind of volunteer position they want and serve as much or as little time as they have available. The volunteer receives benefits such as improved physical and mental health, new skills and knowledge, a greater awareness of community needs and resources, supplemental insurance, volunteer events and recognition, as well as a newsletter keeping you updated on what is going on in the community. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in a local social network and join a nationwide movement to improve our country with support from local RSVP staff.
The most frequent answers given when people are asked why they’ve never volunteered is “no one ever asked me”. Well, we’re asking right now!
RSVP is issuing an “invitation to Serve” to people who would love to make a difference through the meaningful use of their skills, talents, interests and knowledge in volunteer service to their communities. RSVP involves individuals in volunteer experiences that match their personal interests and makes use of their varied life and professional expertise. RSVP programs enable people to contribute to their communities and feel good about themselves through the rewarding experience of volunteering where huge impacts for good are realized.
The Impact and Benefits of Serving
- Senior Corps programs benefit the community, the organization, and the volunteer. Think of what you have contributed when you give your time to help your community or assist in elder needs.
- Help your community: Know that you are giving your time, talent, wisdom, and experience to your community and neighbors who need you.
- Help yourself: Through service, you can add to the quality and health of your own life. Research indicates that volunteers enjoy better health, make new friendships, stay active and involved in the community, and learn new skills.
- Make a difference: Be part of a national movement to transform America through the involvement of its citizens.
- Save money for the organizations you serve: By donating your time and skills, you help make funds go farther for organizations that address critical needs in your community.
- Help our most vulnerable citizens…our seniors, to age gracefully and remain independent and in their own homes where they are happiest and healthiest.
- Together we can build a better life, and a better community, for ourselves and our neighbors. Through your gifts of time and talent, you can share something very special…yourself, the greatest gift of all.
- Contact Ashlee Crowl, RSVP Manager at 785.865.5030 or rsvp@rhvc.org
- RSVP Volunteer Opportunities
RSVP Files to download:
Agency Affiliation Agreement
Volunteer Enrollment Form
Service Record
Supplemental Insurance Brochure
RSVP Newsletter