Affiliation: RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) available at Volunteer Center of Los Angeles (Assistance League of So. California)

VCLA ’s Senior Programs include the Retired Seniors Program (RSVP) , Senior Companions, and Foster Grandparents. These programs match adults ages 55 and older with individuals, families, and organizations that are greatly in need of their experience, expertise, wisdom, and compassion. Through participating in these unique volunteer opportunities, older adults who are retired or working part-time experience the fulfillment of using their knowledge and skills in ways that can transform lives.

The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a nationwide program that recruits volunteers ages 55 and older, referring them to nonprofit and community service organizations that can benefit from their talent, wisdom, and experience. Volunteers may serve as few or as many hours as they wish, and may also choose to volunteer at one or more organizations. The RSVP interviewer matches the skills and interests of the volunteer to the needs of an organization or agency near their home.

Volunteer opportunities exist at more than 150 organizations, including health agencies, municipal court offices, social service agencies, homeless shelters, schools, colleges, libraries, theaters, museums, daycare centers, and many others. Some of the exciting and interesting jobs that are available include dispute mediators, ESL teachers, literacy tutors, for just a few examples. RSVP volunteers receive instruction and supervision at their chosen volunteer site.

RSVP offers many valuable benefits, including the chance to learn new skills and perfect old ones; the opportunity to make new friends; and an invaluable sense of fulfillment from helping others. RSVP participants receive the added benefit of excess accident, liability, and automobile insurance, which covers them while volunteering and traveling to and from their volunteer site. Through RSVP, active seniors, using a lifetime of knowledge and experience, continue to be a rich resource for their communities. RSVP volunteers are honored at an annual awards luncheon.

For more information about VCLA's Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), please contact:

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