Retired from your job . . . but not from life? Make volunteering a part of your
retirement plan!
Join the Spartanburg County Retired Senior Volunteer Program!
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 400 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 :
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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.
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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.
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Pre-screening of agencies for good volunteer management.
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A chance to meet new people and connect with other RSVP volunteers.
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Secondary accident and liability insurance coverage while en route to and from
your volunteer placement and while volunteering.
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Transportation assistance to and from your volunteer placement if you need it.
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Annual Appreciation Luncheon
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The RSVP Newsletter three times a year which highlights new volunteer opportunities
and keeps you informed of activities in the local volunteer retirement community.
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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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