Assisting individuals
in school or prison obtain their GED
Providing respite
for caregivers
Delivering homebound
meals
Reading to the vision
impaired
Assisting with disaster
relief.
A National Senior Service Corp Program
“Helping
Seniors Help Others”
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP) assists older adults (55+) find a place in the community
where they can volunteer to help others by using their knowledge,
skills, and experience. The program serves as a clearinghouse
matching older adults with non-profit organizations or individuals
in need. RSVP volunteers find genuine fulfillment by helping
others.
RSVP volunteers may serve as many hours as
they wish. They volunteer in youth centers, prisons, schools,
libraries –anywhere volunteers are needed. Many volunteers
help other seniors by simply checking with them each day to
determine if they are okay.
Contact RSVP
in any one of four counties: Jefferson, 803-3211; Shelby,
669-3837; Blount, 625-4901; Walker, 221-3760
