Do you have the extra time to help someone in need? RSVP is inviting you to serve and respond to your community needs. RSVP works like a volunteer center, helping to build capacity through volunteerism for many non-profit organizations, and health and education entities. The purpose of RSVP is to enrich lives of those served and those who volunteer. RSVP encourages persons 55 and older to bring their talents, experiences, skills and hobbies to community organizations needing their help. There are no membership fees to be a part of RSVP to reap its free benefits.

Thanks to RSVP volunteers, 66 elementary students and 11 pre-school students are receiving literacy assistance. So far this year, an average of 79 families are assisted monthly in food pantries, 41 nursing home residents increased socialization, citizens are better prepared for local disasters and have learned about fraud and scams, full-time caregivers receive much needed free time, homebound and town bound elderly receive grocery shopping assistance, and many non-profits receive the help needed to enable them to better serve communities. 

We will assist you in finding the right rewarding opportunity for you, whether it is a long-term or short-term commitment. There are many volunteer opportunities, ranging from direct help with the youth, elderly, homeless and low-income. to non-direct help within non-profit agencies and organizations that serve the communities. RSVP is recruiting volunteers to help in both Boone and Greene counties. Please contact us for more information, 515-433-7836 or e-mail [email protected].

Susan Pratt is a program assistant, respite coordinator, RSVP of Boone & Greene counties.