RIO GRANDE VALLEY RETIRED & SENIOR
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
Serving the Community:
RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP
matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with
opportunities to help solve community problems. RSVP volunteers choose
how and where they want to serve—from a few hours to over 40
hours a week. At RSVP it is easy for older adults to find types of
volunteer service opportunities that appeal to them.
RSVP volunteers provide hundreds of community services. They help
children in reading and math, help build houses, help get children
immunized, model parenting skills to teen parents, participate in
neighborhood watch programs, plan community gardens, deliver meals,
prepare income taxes, transport other seniors to medical appointments,
visit nursing home residents, help community organizations operate
more efficiently and many more.
RSVP Volunteers :
- are 55 years of age or older.
- want flexibility in volunteer service.
- decide when and where they serve.
- want to make a difference in their community.
- receive pre-service orientation.
- receive on-the-job training from the agency or organization
where they are assigned.
- receive supplemental insurance while on duty.
- receive recognition for their services.
BENEFITS:
Helping Your Community : Knowing that you are giving
your time, talent, wisdom, and experience to your community and neighbors
who need you.
Getting Things Done and Giving Back : Becoming
part of a national movement to transform America through the involvement
of it's citizens of all ages.
Helping Yourself : Research indicates that volunteering
adds quality to life: better health, new friendships, ways to stay
active and involved, and to learn new skills.
To become part of this great national movement and to make a different
in the lives of others call, e-mail, or come by the RSVP office.
We are here to serve you and engage you in the world of volunteerism.
RSVP is located at 975 South Mesquite Street . Office hours are Monday
through Friday from 8:00-5:00 . The telephone number is 528-3000 or
e-mail the Director at auroray@las-cruces.org or
RSVP - E-mail@las-cruces.org
RIO GRANDE VALLEY RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Any issues that affect RSVP Volunteers are of a concern to the Council.
The members include: John Myers, Chair, Yvonne Provencio, Co-Chair,
Laura Wright, Secretary, Arturo Terrazas, Phyllis Blazer, and Janelle
Neito.
Forms:
Job
Description
Volunteer Registration Form
Station Registration Form
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