RSVP Volunteers 55+
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Carroll County (RSVP) offers adults age 55-plus an opportunity to share their time and talents on a regular basis in a variety of settings throughout their communities. RSVP provides volunteer opportunities based on community need and encourages volunteerism in areas where there will be an impact on the community. Programs provide social engagement, interaction, entertainment, education, information, and resources to individuals and other nonprofit organizations in the community.
RSVP volunteers are active in senior centers, daycare centers, libraries, Meals-on Wheels programs, hospitals, food pantries, chamber of commerce information booths, environmental agencies and the RSVP medical transportation program to name a few. RSVP volunteers choose how, where and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
To qualify as a volunteer, you must:
RSVP Volunteer Benefits:
The national RSVP program, established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the country, engages more than 400,000 people age 55 or older in a diverse range of volunteer activities.
RSVP volunteers are active in senior centers, daycare centers, libraries, Meals-on Wheels programs, hospitals, food pantries, chamber of commerce information booths, environmental agencies and the RSVP medical transportation program to name a few. RSVP volunteers choose how, where and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
To qualify as a volunteer, you must:
- Be 55 years of age or older and in good general health
- Be flexible and available with service activity schedules
- Have dependable transportation available and be willing to travel in the service area
- Have compassion, patience, flexibility and respect for others
- Work well with diverse individuals, families, groups and organizations
RSVP Volunteer Benefits:
- Supplemental Accidental and Liability Insurance
- Receive Mileage Reimbursement
- Make an Impact on Your Community
- Volunteer Recognition Events
The national RSVP program, established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the country, engages more than 400,000 people age 55 or older in a diverse range of volunteer activities.
How Volunteering Benefits your Health & Well-Being
Senior Corps volunteers found their community service satisfying and meaningful, and they reported having opportunities for personal growth, a sense of accomplishment, and friend-making, all factors associated with improved health, psychological, and emotional well-being and connection to the community.
Senior Corps volunteers found their community service satisfying and meaningful, and they reported having opportunities for personal growth, a sense of accomplishment, and friend-making, all factors associated with improved health, psychological, and emotional well-being and connection to the community.
