RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program

Good Morning!

1.Who are the five wealthiest people in the world?

2.Name five winners of the Academy Awards.

3.Who are the five most powerful individuals in the world?

4.Name last five winners of the Super Bowl.

5.Name the five richest musicians.

Now (on your own- write it down)

1.Name five teachers who have influenced you in a positive way.

2.Name five friends who have helped you in some way.

3.Name five people you care about.

4.Name five people who have brought you joy or make you feel cared for.

5.Name five heroes that have inspired you.

About

RSVP is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP is part of the Senior Corps which also includes Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions.

About

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, AARP has been serving our members and society by creating positive social change. AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change and delivering value to all people 50+ and to society though advocacy, service and information.

How We Are Organized

AARP is compromised of distinct legal entities that speak with one voice, all united by a common motto:

“To serve, not be served.”

AARP Foundation

AARP Foundation is AARP’s largest affiliated charity. AARP’s Foundation works to win back opportunity for struggling Americans 50+ by being a force for change on the issues they face today: housing, hunger, income and isolation. This is done by coordinating responses to these issues on all four fronts at once and support with vigorous legal services.

How Do RSVP Volunteers Serve?RSVP members serve in many different ways

such as: • financial coaching

• assisting veterans with job readiness skills• cleaning up the environment/beautification

projects• providing support to food pantries

• tutoring English Language Learners• providing administrative assistance and much

more!

Volunteer Intake Process

• Many times RSVP is able to fill a request within two months or sooner

• Mutually beneficial matches to the volunteer and agency

• RSVP takes pride in the detailed interview process and the “match”

Requirements For Stations

Stations required to be a public agency, secular or faith-based private non-profit organization, or proprietary health care organization

Complete a RSVP Station Interest Form

RSVP staff will determine eligibility and arrange a site visit

The relationship will be formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Benefits And Rewards

For the RSVP Stations• More support for the non-profits and their staff• Positive, reliable and mature older adult role models• Ability to have an eager and pre-screened volunteer

referred to you

For Communities• New connections among community, local organizations to meet the needs• Public service accomplishments• Improved perception of older adults

Top 10 Reasons To Partner With RSVP10.RSVP can assist you in recruiting skilled, talented and interested

volunteers 9. RSVP can assist by aiding in screening of volunteers for you

8. RSVP can offer benefits to volunteers working for your agency (recognition, added support)

7. RSVP provides an annual recognition event for volunteers6. RSVP helps strengthen the public’s awareness and understanding of your

mission and impact in the community5. RSVP acts as an ambassador for your agency

4. RSVP can be a “resume builder” for your agency3. RSVP provides feedback to your agency regarding the impact you have on

the volunteer experience2. RSVP assists your agency with technical support in volunteer management

1. RSVP enables you to engage older adults, who are an integral part of society, in community!

Questions? Helpful Information!

Go to About, Who we are

Go to website

Questions? Helpful Information!

Click on your state

Questions? Helpful Information!

Go to Senior Corps and click on Download

Questions? Helpful Information!

Ellen AcevedoRSVP Project Specialist

eacevedo@aarp.org312.660.8667

http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps/rsvp

http://www.nationalservice.gov/impact-our-nation/state-profiles

Click on your state, then Senior Corps (download) to see sponsor organizations