In 2006/2007, senior citizens volunteered more than 25,500 hours to help local
organizations, ranging from tutoring to delivering meals to computer work.
Retired from your job . . . but not from life? Make volunteering a part of your
retirement plan!
RSVP of Spartanburg County offers interesting, meaningful volunteer opportunities
to persons, 55 years of age or older, who are eager to do something that makes
a difference in their community. Join over 300 RSVP volunteers who last year contributed
over 46,000 volunteer hours in a variety of volunteer positions. RSVP specializes
in tapping the skills and experience of those who are nearing retirement, recent
retirees and long-term retirees by matching their talents and interests with the
critical needs of local non-profit organizations.
As an RSVP volunteer you receive :
- Personalized service from an RSVP program coordinator who will help you find
just the right volunteer opportunity for you. The coordinator will then stay in
touch with you as needed.
- Connections to volunteer opportunities that serve a critical community need.
You know your time will be well invested in making a difference in your community.
- Pre-screening of agencies for good volunteer management.
- A chance to meet new people and connect with other RSVP volunteers.
- Secondary accident and liability insurance coverage while en route to and from
your volunteer placement and while volunteering.
- Transportation assistance to and from your volunteer placement if you need it.
- Social events with other RSVP volunteers.
- The RSVP Newsletter three times a year which highlights new volunteer opportunities
and keeps you informed of activities in the local volunteer retirement community.
- An increased sense of well-being. Recent local surveys and national research
have documented that volunteering may improve health and emotional and social
well-being of the volunteer!
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