The
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps people age 55
and older put their skills and life experiences to work in their
communities. RSVP is a network of nonprofit agencies in Jefferson
County that helps older adults find opportunities to address community
needs through volunteer service.
National Origins
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is a federally sponsored
program of the Corporation for National Service. Originally established
under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.
Local Program
The RSVP office is located at the Seniors' Resource Center (SRC)
in Jefferson County. The program is administered by Seniors' Resource
Center and funded by the Corporation for National Service, Jefferson
County, and donations from foundations, corporations and private
individuals.
RSVP Volunteers
If you are 55 years of age or older and are interested in volunteering
in Jefferson County, you can participate in an active, rewarding
program with RSVP. There are no fees or membership dues. RSVP
provides volunteer opportunities for seniors regardless of educational
background, income level, or physical ability.
As a volunteer you can use your life experiences as well as personal
and processional skills to serve at various non-profit agencies
in your community
Benefits of volunteering
- Feeling of sharing with others and serving the community
- Meaningful and satisfying volunteer opportunities using life
skills
- Mileage reimbursement (provided as needed)
- Free supplementary automobile and personal liability insurance
- Special events and activities to recognize the achievements
of RSVP volunteers
RSVP Services
Nearly 900 Active RSVP volunteers donate more than 130,000 hours
each year in community agencies focusing on education for adults
and youth, senior health and nutrition, community and economic
development, human services, environmental issues and public safety.
Intergenerational Service Project
The America Reads Challenge is a national effort to help children
learn to read. National test scores indicate that a higher number
of children are not meeting criteria for effective reading and
reading skills are closely linked to a child's self esteem and
success. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program has received
funding to build community partnerships with three established
children's literacy programs in Jefferson County: Links to Literacy,
and A Step Up.
Sharing the experience of a lifetime!
303-235-6946 to learn more.
