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Volunteer to make a difference -- the life you change may be your own.
As part of the USA Freedom Corps, CSS's RSVP offers meaningful, exciting opportunities for New Yorkers age 55 and over to give back to the community -- and to help neighbors in need.
Our volunteers share their lifetime experience and skills on behalf of hundreds of worthy organizations -- including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, soup kitchens, libraries, and homeless shelters.
RSVP places 7,000 volunteers throughout New York City -- enabling them to serve their community with fulfilling work that matches their personal interests and available hours.
How does RSVP work?
RSVP staff interviews people interested in volunteering to find the work that best matches their interests, skills, and favorite activities. RSVP seeks to provide the most meaningful, rewarding, and varied volunteer opportunities possible.
RSVP gives free accident and liability insurance coverage to all members. Limited reimbursement for public transportation is also available.
Why should I volunteer?
Volunteering...
- is the perfect opportunity to learn something new
- can help you in making the transition from the 9 to 5 work week.
- is one the best ways to help others
- is filled with new and interesting people
- enables you to use a lifetime of experience
- helps keep you healthy and young
- does not require previous volunteering experience
- offers a wide range of assignments and time commitments
What can an RSVP volunteer do?
- Mentor a troubled teenager
- Prepare and/or serve meals in a soup kitchen
- Provide entitlement counseling
- Assist a nonprofit agency with special events
- Help other seniors with income tax forms
- Lead activities in a child care center
- Bring a meal to a person with AIDS
- Teach adults to read
- Tutor school children
- Provide management assistance to a nonprofit agency
- Conduct tours at museums
- Participate with Special Projects
And much more!