We need your help!
Whether you want to work with children, drive seniors to appointments, deliver meals, or get involved in other activities, RSVP has an opportunity for you to become involved. For information, please contact Laura Anastasi or Patty Hansberry, RSVP Program Managers at 608-362-9593.
Vets Helping Vets
RSVP is excited to introduce Vets Helping Vets, a program which assists veterans, spouses or partners who no longer drive. Drivers who are veterans themselves (or their spouses) are able to provide transportation to any medical appointment, the grocery store or other necessary appointments for fellow veterans.
We are searching for Veterans and their spouses or partners who are 55 and older who want to make a difference in the lives of other Veterans.
Volunteer drivers receive mileage reimbursement, supplemental liability insurance and staff support and training, as well as volunteer recognition throughout the year.
Foster Grandparent Program
Share your time and experience with local youth who are in need of a stable adult to give advice, share experiences, help with homework or just be a mentor, helping guide them through the varied challenges of life.
You can make a positive difference in the life of an elementary, middle or high school student.
Volunteers spend up to five hours a week sharing time with their foster grandchild.
Volunteers are given an initial four-hour training session and ongoing, periodic training throughout the program.
We are currently searching for those 55 and over who would like to share some time with a youngster in the Beloit School District.
BABES (Beginning Alcohol and Addiction Basic Education Studies)
This is to educate first graders about substance abuse, peer pressure, coping skills, good decision making and self- image. This is a five week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes in the fall and spring.
Intergenerational Heroes
This is an after school program that teaches fun, healthy activities and hobbies in small groups to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. This is a six week program that meets once a week for one hour. Will resume in the fall with the new school year.
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
Would you enjoy helping fellow seniors with doctor appointments, grocery trips and other essential errands? Seniors Volunteering for Seniors is looking for drivers in the Rock County area. Seniors Volunteering for Seniors Teen Program is also looking for senior women to take young women and their child to school to obtain their high school diploma at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm and other various rides. Drivers are reimbursed at .57 cents per mile and offered supplemental auto insurance. Both opportunities are required to pass a background check.
SVS Friendly Voice
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors is looking for volunteers to fill friendly visit opportunities. A friendly visit can consist of talking, playing cards, playing games, or just being there to spend time with them. Current needs include one for a gin player in Janesville, and other opportunities throughout Rock County. Our program is also currently looking for drivers to transport seniors to doctor appointments, grocery stores and other necessities of life.
Transportation Program
Would you enjoy helping fellow seniors get to their doctor appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy and other essential errands? There is an ongoing growth in the requests for rides from our seniors and RSVP is continually looking for drivers in the Rock County area. These volunteer drivers also substitute for Food Pantry Drivers, and an additional person for the Beloit route to ride along to help the driver. Drivers are reimbursed at $.57 per mile and offered supplemental auto insurance when needed.
Phone Assurance
The phone assurance program helps seniors remember to take their medicine, provides someone just to check on them or offers someone to visit with on the phone. Hours vary starting at 8:00 am.
Friendly Visitor
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors is looking for volunteers to fill friendly visit opportunities. A friendly visit can consist of talking, playing cards, playing games, or just being there to spend time with them.
Folk Fairs
Folk Fairs are experiences given to area elementary students during the school year. RSVP volunteers demonstrate and share how to make things like butter and soap. They play the lap dulcimer and demonstrate how to clog and line dance. They also share antiques. If you don’t have a talent or hobby you want to share, no problem. We will be happy to set you up with one of our displays.
