Description:Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a volunteer referral program for persons age 55 and older. RSVP coordinates 450 volunteers who serve at 75 local not-for-profit organizations. Hours are flexible and supplemental liability insurance is provided.
Located:Salina Civic Center, 2626 LeMoyne Avenue, Mattydale, NY 13211
No fee.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 55 years or older and must formally enroll. A personal interview is required.
Training is provided. Background checks may be required.
Contact: RSVP Director at 315-424-1810, x12.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help deliver meals to homebound seniors and the disabled
Assist one of the many pantries located in our community
Offer transportation for medical appointments
Visit lonely seniors residing in skilled nursing facilities or hospice
Perform a variety of patient support tasks at one of our area hospitals
Train to become a non-aerobic fitness instructor for our RSVP Strong Bones classes
Help out at a parish thrift store or nonprofit clothing closet
Assist with clerical tasks at one of many community agencies
Provide assistance to refugee families
Volunteer at one of our museums, nature centers or the zoo
Assist victims of natural disasters