What is RSVP?
RSVP
- the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program invites adults age
55 and over to use their life experience and skills to make a
difference in the community. Volunteers make meaningful contributions
through assisting not-for-profit organizations and health care
institutions with special projects and ongoing opportunities.
Locally,
RSVP serves Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson and Scott counties
in southern Indiana. Over 1,250 volunteers are serving in 160
organizations and institutions providing over 165,000 hours of
volunteer time.
What
kind of volunteer opportunities are there?
Visit
our list of ongoing volunteer
opportunities.
Who
may join RSVP?
Anyone
55 years or older may join. The only requirements are that you
fill out an enrollment form and submit a monthly hour sheet reflecting
your volunteer service.
How
may I join?
If
you are interested and willing to share your skills and experience
in service or would like more information please contact
us or call 812-948-1815.
You
may view or download
an enrollment form here. If you are interested in joining
RSVP, complete the form and mail it to the address on the form.
An
RSVP staff person will contact you to answer any questions and/or
begin your exciting adventure of being a RSVP volunteer.
What
are the benefits of RSVP membership?
-
Opportunity
to be utilize your experience and skills to make a meaningful
difference for others
-
Free
supplemental personal accident and liability insurance while
volunteering
-
Recognition
in the community -- at special events and in local newspapers
-
Bi-monthly
newsletter with information of interest to volunteers and
retirees
-
Transportation
to your volunteer site (certain restrictions apply)
-
Opportunity
to learn new skills if interested
-
A
sense of worth, knowing that you are helping your community
To
donate to RSVP
You
may donate now using Pay Pal and designating your gift for RSVP
in the memo section.
