The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Somerset County provides placement service and support benefits
to people age 55 and over who wish to serve their community by volunteering for one of 77
organizations county-wide.
E-mail or call the number shown above to receive an expanded listing.
Our History
We have provided over one million hours of service to Somerset
County since 1985!
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of
Somerset County started operation on October 28, 1985, through a
grant to the Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County through
ACTION, the federal domestic volunteer agency. ACTION is
now the Corporation for National Service.
RSVP offers opportunities for older citizens (55 and over) to
use their talents and experience in community services.
RSVP of Somerset County has over 600 enrolled volunteers, placed
with more than 70 nonprofit public or private organizations
according to their interests and abilities.
RSVP supports volunteers by offering a variety of services, including:
Interview and placement; Training; Insurance (accident and liability);
Reimbursement for travel and meal expenses; Recognition
and social events; and a bi-monthly newsletter.
Why Do RSVP Volunteers Get
Involved?
RSVP volunteers choose how and where they want to serve. Many
volunteers continue the type of work they enjoyed earlier in life while
others try something completely different.
As an RSVP volunteer, you may:
Mentor at-risk youth; serve the less fortunate at a food pantry or
secondhand store; assist with the Meals on Wheels program; help
with fundraisers and charitable events; work to improve the
environment; or tutor children or adults.
Volunteers determine the number of hours they are able to serve. All
RSVP volunteers receive a pre-service orientation followed by training
from the agency or organization where they are placed.