RSVP Volunteers
Since January 2008, RSVP volunteers in three counties reported over
132,000
hours of service, with an in-kind value of over $2,000,000.
There are over 35,000 RSVP volunteers in California, working at
3,900 volunteer sites.
In 2008 nationally, over 500,000 volunteers served an average of
four hours a week, in 65,000 volunteer sites.
Eligibility
RSVP welcomes volunteers age 55 and older, and volunteer sites, in
Fresno, Kings, Madera, Merced and Tulare Counties.
There is no income
requirement and no cost to participate in the program.
Volunteer Benefits
RSVP volunteers enjoy social interaction in a variety of settings;
a membership in the Corporation for National and Community
Services; free supplemental accident and liability insurance
coverage during volunteer hours; quarterly newsletters;
annual recognition events;
recreational activites including moderately priced trips and
cruises; and a choice array of volunteer opportunities. Volunteers
are not paid, but sponsoring organizations may reimburse 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.
Recognition
RSVP provides annual recognition for all volunteers reporting at
least 30 hours. RSVP staff
and Advisory Councils create events such as luncheons, coffees, and
small gatherings with gifts, prizes, meals, and assorted
certificates of recognition and appreciation.
Become an RSVP Volunteer! Click the link below to download an application, and interest assessment form. Both forms must be completed and returned to Robbie Cranch at HandsOn Central California in order to become a volunteer.
If you have any questions about the volunteer process, contact Robbie Cranch at (559) 237-3101