RSVP (the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is part of Senior Corps, a network of national service programs that provides older Americans the opportunity to apply their life experience to meeting community needs. RSVP volunteers serve in a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based groups. Among other activities, they mentor at-risk youth, organize neighborhood watch programs, participate in the Community Emergency Response Team, and assist with public health programs as well as numerous other activities in the community
Eligibility
RSVP is open to people age 55 and over. RSVP recruits seniors to serve with any non-profit organizations or agencies within Richland and McCone Counties. Volunteers may serve a few hours a month to almost full time, whatever you are willing to commit. Most volunteers are paired with local community and faithbased organizations that are already helping to meet community needs.
Volunteer Benefits
RSVP volunteers are not paid, but sponsoring organizations may reimburse them for some costs incurred during service. RSVP provides appropriate volunteer insurance coverage, and volunteers receive pre-service orientation and in-service training from the agency or organization where they are placed.
Senior Corps Network
RSVP is part of Senior Corps, which also includes the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. Senior Corps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America. Together, the programs of the Corporation engage more than 2 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year.
More Information
To learn more about RSVP and other Senior Corps programs or to find opportunities to participate 406-433-6944.
Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer
1. The pay won’t put you in a higher tax bracket.
2. Your mom would be proud of you.
3. You can put off mowing the lawn for a few hours.
4. It doesn’t matter what your skills are. We need them all!
5. Your recliner could use a break from you.
6. At some point you are going to get free punch and cake.
7. What goes around, comes around.
8. You have already seen every episode of Law & Order 3 times.
9. When you stay home you get too many telemarketing calls.
10. You might need help yourself someday.
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