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The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), one of the nation’s largest volunteer efforts, invites adults age 55 and over to utilize their skills, talents, and life experience to make a difference in their community, through direct service and collaboration with established non-profit, government, and public organizations.
Since 1971, RSVP has evolved from a creative idea to a reality of more than 765 programs nationwide.
Who are RSVP Volunteers?
RSVP Volunteers are men and women, age 55 and older, who have an interest in sharing their skills and talents to make a difference in their communities of interest.
RSVP Volunteers come from every walk of life, with every type of interest imaginable. But all share a common thread...the desire to keep active, have fun, and to make a difference close to home.
Participating in special projects or committing time on a weekly basis, RSVP Volunteers contribute when and where their interests lie.
Benefits of RSVP Membership
RSVP Volunteers are eligible for numerous benefits through program membership, including:
- Group activites and opportunities to meet new people
- Accident & liability, and excess auto insurance while 'on the job'
- Recognition activites
- Opportunities for limited mileage and meal reimbursement
- Monthly newsletter
- Affiliation with a nationwide group of more than 480,000 RSVP Volunteers
The Many Faces of RSVP Volunteers
RSVP Volunteers assume many roles throughout the communities in which they work and live. Below are a few of the many activities that RSVP Volunteers are involved with locally:
- Tutoring & Mentoring Activities
- Providing support to local police
- Planning safety programs for seniors
- Assisting in health care settings
- Preserving & sharing our local history
- Coordinating services for seniors
- Medical Transportation
- Reading to kids
- Helping families & individuals in need
- Creating warm items for local children and families
- Electronics Recycling
RSVP Volunteer Stations
A volunteer station is a non-profit, government, or public organization, which seeks the assistance of RSVP Volunteers to meet their mission and meet community needs. Below is a listing of organizations that RSVP Volunteers work with on a regular basis.
American Red Cross
Baraga
Calumet Theatre
City of
EB Holman Elementary School
Good Will Farm
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Public Schools of
RSVP Craft Brigade
Still Waters Assisted Living Facility
TRIAD of Houghton & Keweenaw Counties
What is the required time commitment for an RSVP Volunteer?
There is no required time commitment for RSVP Volunteers. As an RSVP Volunteer, you provide the level of time commitment that you are comfortable with. Some volunteers assist only with special projects, while others commit nearly 40 hours per week.
What if I’m already volunteering in the community?
People who are already volunteering in the community are welcome to join RSVP. There are numerous benefits to joining your local RSVP program, including:
- Group activities and opportunities to meet new people
- Accident & Liability, and excess auto insurance while 'on the job'
- Recognition activities
- Opportunity for mileage and meal reimbursement
- Monthly newsletter
- Belonging to a nationwide group of over 480,000 RSVP Volunteers
Individuals currently volunteering, with their organization of choice, will not be asked to take on additional volunteer responsibilities. It is solely the discretion of the volunteer how much time he/she is willing to devote to volunteering.
How do I enroll in RSVP?
The enrollment process for joining RSVP is easy. Just contact the RSVP office at 482-7382 and we will send you an enrollment packet, which contains a volunteer enrollment form and a skill inventory.
