Intergenerational Programs
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
Share your time and experience with local youth who are in need of a stable adult to give advice, share experiences, help with homework, tutor in math and literacy and be a mentor, helping guide them through the varied challenges of life. You can make a positive difference in the life of an elementary school student. Volunteers spend between 5-20+ hours a week sharing time with their foster grandchild in the classroom. Volunteers are given initial training and ongoing training throughout the program. We are currently searching for those 55 and over who would like to share time, tutoring in math and literacy. Income eligible volunteers may receive an hourly stipend.
Beginning Alcohol & Addiction Basic Education Studies (BABES)
This is to educate first and second graders about peer pressure, coping skills, good decision making, substance abuse and self- image. This is a five-week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes each spring in the classroom.
America Reads
Do you enjoy reading? Why not share that joy with area students who are struggling. Reading is a key to success in education and in life. Did you know that four out of ten fourth graders can’t read at grade level? There is a huge demand for volunteers that are willing to help students with their reading. You can make a huge difference in the life of a child.
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors (SVS) Program
Transporation Program
Would you enjoy helping fellow older adults with transportation to doctor appointments, grocery trips and other essential errands? Seniors Volunteering for Seniors transportation program is looking for drivers in the Rock County area. Drivers are reimbursed at the government rate and offered volunteer-based auto liability insurance, when needed. Volunteer drivers also substitute for Food Pantry Drivers. This program is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 Mobility Options of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513).
Vets Helping Vets
This program assists veterans, spouses or partners who no longer drive. Drivers who are veterans themselves (or their spouses) are able to provide transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store or other necessary appointments for fellow veterans. Volunteer drivers receive mileage reimbursement at the government rate, and volunteer-based auto liability insurance, when needed.
Phone Assurance
This program helps older adults remember to take their medicine, provides someone to check in or offers a friendly visit over the phone.
Friendly Visitor
A friendly visit can consist of talking, playing cards, playing games, or just being there to spend time with a fellow older adult.
Handy Person Program
Handy older adults provide minor home maintenance and repairs to other older adults in need of help.
Community Programs
Community Referrals Program
Volunteers are offered opportunities county wide at numerous partner agencies: Food pantries, homeless & domestic violence shelters, senior centers, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, meal programs, libraries, museums, schools & more! Volunteers are eligible for mileage reimbursement and are offered volunteer-based auto liability insurance, when needed.
Hats, scarves, mittens, blankets & other goods are made & donated to local groups by RSVP volunteers.
Our Commitment
- Volunteers receive personal accident and auto liability insurance while volunteering.
- Volunteers in our Intergenerational and Seniors Volunteering for Seniors Program must pass a background check.
- Volunteers receive reimbursement for transportation expenses including mileage reimbursement at the government rate, bus passes, transit passes, and other out-of-pocket travel expenses related to volunteering, when appropriate.
- Volunteers who provide 4+ hours of service in a day are eligible for meal reimbursement.
- Volunteers receive orientation, training and continuous support and follow-up from RSVP and the Volunteer Station to which they are assigned.
- Recognition events are held annually for active RSVP volunteers. Awards for years of service are given at the recognition events.
- Volunteers receive birthday cards, newsletters, a permanent name tag to wear while volunteering, and logo wear, when available.
- Volunteers makes a difference in the lives of our community members.