Membership in
a national service organization, Senior Corps, your volunteer hours are
counted as a part of a national movement.
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Click HERE for RSVP Volunteer Stations.
The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) places adults, 55 and older, into meaningful volunteer positions, in order to meet the needs of Bay county, Florida.
RSVP utilizes people who are dedicated, who want to serve others, who are willing to donate their time and talents to "make a difference" and "lead with their experience" in our community; who want to share their experiences and energy, and who want to "give back"!
Some of the opportunities
include, but are not limited to, Meals on Wheels, Transportation for the
home-bound senior adults to medical and other life sustaining appointments
(including grocery shopping), tax assistance, fun-facilitators (docents) at the
Junior Museum of Bay county, mentors and tutors for Big Brothers and Big
Sisters, Youth in Action, and Bay District Schools, art instruction at Pyramid
School of the Fine Arts, special events and ushering at the Marina Civic Center
and other events through our community, simple home repairs and safety and
security checks for our homebound senior adults.
RSVP is a member of Senior Corps under the auspices of the Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP volunteers serve in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Director and staff are available to assist volunteers and serve as the liaison between volunteers and volunteer work sites throughout the county. Orientation and training are provided to all RSVP volunteers.
There is only one requirement to join RSVP - you must be at least 55 years of age.
RSVP of Bay County has many volunteer opportunities available and you are welcome to contact the RSVP staff in order to arrange an interview to complete an interest form and the application process.
RSVP of Bay County offers the following benefits to its volunteers:
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Travel Reimbursement for auto mileage if you need transportation assistance in order to volunteer.
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Supplemental insurance while you are volunteering and traveling to and from your volunteer site.
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Subscription to the Golden Edition newsletter.
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Volunteer Appreciation and recognition events.
Downloadable Forms:
RSVP
Timesheet
Volunteer
Enrollment Form
Volunteer
Handbook