The document provides information about the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), which is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and connects retired volunteers with nonprofit organizations. RSVP volunteers provide services like tutoring, administrative assistance, and environmental projects. The document also outlines the application process for nonprofit organizations to become RSVP partner sites and receive pre-screened retired volunteers.

1. RSVP
Retired Senior Volunteer Program

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. About

6. 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.

7. 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.”

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. 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”

11. 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)

12. 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

13. Top 10 Reasons To Partner With RSVP
10.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 volunteers
6. RSVP helps strengthen the public’s awareness and understanding of your
mission and impact in the community
5. RSVP acts as an ambassador for your agency
4. RSVP can be a “resume builder” for your agency
3. RSVP provides feedback to your agency regarding the impact you have on
the volunteer experience
2. 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!

14. Questions? Helpful Information!
Go to
About,
Who we are
Go to
website

15. Questions? Helpful Information!
Click
on your
state

16. Questions? Helpful Information!
Go to
Senior
Corps and
click on
Download

17. Questions? Helpful Information!
Ellen Acevedo
RSVP Project Specialist
eacevedo@aarp.org
312.660.8667
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