Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP stands for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. It is a nationwide network of experienced adults who contribute their time and talent to important programs that strengthen their communities. RSVP is sponsored in San Mateo County by Mills-Peninsula Senior Focus and is part of the Corporation
for National Service.
Who makes up RSVP?
How much time will it take?
Who can volunteer?
How does RSVP work?
What ways do volunteers serve the community?
Where do volunteers work?
What are the benefits?
How can I get more information?
Who makes up RSVP?
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More than 900 of your friends and neighbors in San Mateo County work in more than 120 local agencies providing essential human services to make our community a better place to live.
How much time will it take?
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RSVP volunteers are busy people involved with their families, friends and communities. Your RSVP work assignment is tailored to your schedule and interests, and becomes an important part of a fulfilled lifestyle.
Who can volunteer?
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You can be one of RSVP's "Valuable People" if you are age 55 or older, live in San Mateo County and can share your lifetime of experience with others. RSVP also encourages its members to bring a friend to share the work and enjoy the richness of their volunteer experience together.
How does RSVP work?
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RSVP is a link between the resources of older adult volunteers and the needs of the community. RSVP is supported by contributions from the government and our local sponsor. However, as we all know, such support isn't enough to meet increasing service demands. In order to support 900 volunteers who contribute approximately 200,000 hours of work a year, RSVP must rely on the help of many private sources of support.
Local fundraising drives, memorial contributions, grants from service clubs and foundations and individual donations play a major role in keeping RSVP financially sound.
If you would like to financially support RSVP, send a donation along with your request for information. For every $1 you donate, RSVP volunteers provide $28 worth of service.
What ways do RSVP volunteers serve the community?
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Where do volunteers work?
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RSVP volunteers work at public and private non-profit agencies throughout San Mateo County. See the back panel of this brochure for examples of the worthwhile types of service to which RSVP volunteers contribute their time and energy. There is a need for your special talents.
What are the benefits?
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Doing a great job that makes a difference in the daily lives of our fellow residents children, seniors, single moms and needy families.
Meeting other active adults of all ages and enjoying the satisfaction of using your skills for essential, positive programs that help all of us.
Playing an important role in improving the quality of life in our county.
RSVP volunteers are covered by supplemental Accident, Personal and Automobile Liability Insurance while traveling directly to and from, and participating in volunteer activities. A bi-monthly newsletter keeps volunteers informed. Special group events and an exciting annual recognition event are available to all volunteers.
Where can I get more information
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1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7661
FAX (650) 696-3633
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