The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal domestic volunteer agency. It's sponsored by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.

Provides a program through which older adults (age 55 and over) contribute their time, talent and expertise to volunteer in their own communities. Its volunteers number nearly half a million nationwide, service non-profit organizations giving 64 million hours of service each year.

Who can join RSVP?

Anyone 55 or older is eligible to become an RSVP volunteer, regardless of education, experience or income. Once volunteers have agreed to an activity that suits their interest, they will receive a brief orientation from the RSVP staff, as well as additional instruction and supervision at the volunteer site.

What do volunteers do?

RSVP . . .

. . .fits volunteer opportunities to older adults' specific interests and needs, which are as diverse as volunteer themselves,

. . .volunteers choose what they want to do, where they want to serve, and how their schedule will be arranged,

. . .volunteers can choose to serve in positions that make use of skills they already have, or they may choose positions in
which they acquire new skills,

. . .volunteers share the wealth of knowledge accumulated
through the years,

. . .volunteers help others---they can become vital members of a non-profit agency and contribute to the growth of a community.

What participating agencies have to say. . .

"Volunteers are our lifeblood --- our work would be severely limited without the volunteers' many talents."

Ruth Moeller
Lutheran Social Services

"Older adults share wisdom and unique experiences, plus their belief in the value of education and the importance of each student."

Anne Szumigala
Toledo Public Schools, Retiree

What does RSVP do for the volunteer?

• Help seniors remain useful and important individuals in their communities.
• Provide volunteers with opportunities for fellowship.
• Provides volunteers with opportunities for continued growth and learning.
• Gives seniors tremendous satisfaction in helping others.
• Provides incentives such as supplemental accident & liability insurance while volunteering, mileage and recognition.
• Adds to the enjoyment of retirement years -- volunteers don't become lonely; they feel needed -- AND THEY ARE!

Retired and Senior Volunteers Serve in . . .

Courts
Sharing Hobbies
Friendly Visiting
Schools
Hospitals
Senior Centers
Transportation
Nutrition Centers
Social Service Agencies
Libraries
Nursing Homes


You've learned a lot over the years...
don't keep it to yourself!


For RSVP information call:
Toledo - (419) 382-7060 fax (419) 382-7099
Napoleon - (419) 592-0337
Address: 930 South Detroit Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43614