Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
RSVP of Champaign, Douglas and Piatt Counties connects volunteers with opportunities to help at 100 area public and non-profit organizations. We are seeking individuals who want to donate their skills, experience, and time to helping our communities thrive. Membership benefits may include mileage reimbursement, supplemental auto insurance, volunteer recognition events and much more. RSVP of Champaign, Douglas and Piatt Counties is a program funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and the Illinois Department on Aging with local contributions from the Victor Hoersch grant and private donors.
Eligibility
Older adults, age 55 or better, who enjoy staying active and involved in their communities
Service Area
Champaign, Douglas and Piatt Counties
Fees
None
Intake Process
Call, email, or download an application to become a member. All new volunteers attend an RSVP orientation and may need to fulfill volunteer site-specific training or policies and procedures.
Contact
Phone: (217) 359-6500
Email: RSVP Director at rsvpchampaign@gmail.com
Downloadable Forms
RSVP volunteers may use this link to email hours to our RSVP Information Coordinator at rsvpcomp@gmail.com
Senior Connection
RSVP's bi-monthly newsletter; RSVP members receive a copy through the mail.
E-newsletter
E-mail: site.rsvp@gmail.com. The e-newsletter is emailed at the beginning of each month and includes a listing of some area volunteer opportunities.
Community Involvement Opportunities for RSVP Volunteers
Below are just a few examples of the kinds of opportunities available to RSVP volunteers. Call (217) 359-6500 for more.
Food Assistance
Daily Bread
Family Service Meals on Wheels
Feeding Our Kids
Food for Seniors
Canteen Run
Salt and Light
Education
Adult Literacy or ESL Tutors
Elementary School PenPals
International Coffeehouse
CU 1:1 Mentoring
Classroom Volunteers
Piatt County Museum
Services for Seniors
Family Service Senior Transportation Driver
Friendly Visitor
Friendly Caller or Compassionate Caller (VA)
Clerical
Receptionist
Bulk-Mailing Assembly
Data Entry
Community Service
Champaign Public Library or Urbana Free Library
Crisis Nursery
OSF HealthCare or Carle Foundation Hospital
Arts and Cultural Venues
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Champaign and Urbana Park Districts
Champaign County Forest Preserve
AND MORE!
There is so much to do and we need your help!
Please call RSVP Volunteer Coordinator at (217) 359-6500 for more information about these and other volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer
“RSVP is a wonderful resource for seniors like me who wish to give back to our local community. It offers a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers to be contributing active community members.”