Men and women 55 years and older volunteer at sites in Lake, LaPorte and Strake Counties.
RSVP is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service/National Senior Service Corps, which involves older adults, 55 and over, from all walks of life in volunteer service to the community.
RSVP is changing the image of the older adult. RSVP offers community opportunities specialized for the older adult. When you join RSVP, you will have a chance to learn new skills and become involved in activities that will benefit the local community. Through RSVP, volunteers match their skills, wisdom and talents with the needs of the community.
WHO MAY JOIN RSVP?
- Seniors 55 and older
- Seniors who have a genuine desire to make a difference in their community
- Seniors who have a few (or many) hours to give
- No restrictions based on education, experience, income, gender, race or physical challenge
BENEFITS OF RSVP MEMBERSHIP
- FREE membership
- Free supplemental insurance while volunteering
- Flexible hours
- Opportunities to learn new skills
- Quarterly GOLDEN GEMS newsletter
- Specialized training
- Variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from
- Working among your peers
- Formal Recognition events and other activities
- More than 100 volunteer sites to choose from
If you are willing to share the skills and experience you have gained through a lifetime of living, come join us. Become an RSVP volunteer.
LAKE COUNTY
RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
6919 Indianapolis Boulevard
Hammond, IN 46324
Contact: Betty Yurko at (219) 844-4883
LAPORTE/STARKE COUNTIES
RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
321 W. 11 Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Contact: Thomas J. Szawara at (219) 874-8195
Children's Vision Screening
Provides vision screening for preschoolers at all elementary schools and day care centers in Laporte and Starke Counties.
Ramp/Minor Home Repair
Keeps Laporte County residents safely in their homes by providing wheelchair ramps and minor home repairs for the elderly and/or handicapped of Laporte County.
Blanketeers
Blankets/Lap robes, Caps, Hats, Afghans, Scarves, Draft Dodgers, Walker and Wheelchair Bags handmade for the elderly, handicapped and children of Laporte County.
Triad of Laporte County
A collaboration between RSVP, Law Enforcement and Numerous Community Organizations, profit and non-profit, addressing the safety, protection and well-being of seniors of Laporte County.
Community Activities
RSVP Volunteers Serve at many County Community Locations, hospitals, nursing facilities, libraries, museums, soup kitchens, meals-on-wheels, neighborhood and senior centers, American Red Cross, homeless shelters, food pantries, thrift shops, etc.
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities, click here!
The above programs are Corporation for National and Community Service programs.
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