AmeriCorps Seniors - RSVP
AmeriCorps Seniors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) enriches the lives of men and women, age 55 and over, through meaningful volunteer opportunities that use their time and skills to address critical community needs in Northern Kentucky. AmeriCorps Seniors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a national volunteer program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
Why We Do It
Americans over 55 have a lifetime of experience to share, and the desire to make a real difference in their world. They have managed households, businesses, and held roles as medical personnel, farmers, artists, teachers, executives, and engineers to name a few. Now, they are ready to put their unique talents and expertise to work in their communities while enriching their own lives.
98% of AmeriCorps Seniors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers report that their service has improved their knowledge, health, or social connectedness. AmeriCorps Seniors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers expanded the capacity of 10 nonprofit programs last year to better serve the Northern Kentucky community.
Benefits of AmeriCorps Seniors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- Placement and training
- Free supplemental accident insurance while volunteering
- Recognition from the State of Kentucky Governor’s office
- Newsletters/Email Communications/Lunch n Learns
- Invitations to recognition events
AmeriCorps Seniors - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers serve at Action Ministries, Be Concerned, Brighton Center’s Family Support Food Pantry, Brighton Center's Senior Support programs, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, Neighborhood Foundations, Parish Kitchen, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, St. Paul’s Food Pantry, United Christian Volunteers.