Retired Senior Volunteer Program
If you think that RSVP is just referring to the act of letting someone know if you are attending a party, then we have some information for you! RSVP is actually a part of AmeriCorps, and more specifically AmeriCorps Seniors. It is a federal grant that is distributed to an organization to assist people 55 years of age or better in finding rewarding volunteering opportunities. These grants are unique because they allow the program to partner with other organizations in the county they serve. These partnerships take the form of being able to recruit and refer volunteers to those partners. Existing volunteers at partner organizations are also able to enroll in the program to receive the benefits available.
You may be curious as to what the benefits are for AmeriCorps RSVP volunteers. This can vary slightly by program, but here at Cultivate we are able to provide supplemental liability insurance and mileage reimbursement to those RSVP volunteers who serve in Cultivate programs AND at our partner stations. We partner with organizations throughout Boulder County and Weld County that address many different issues such as food insecurity, seniors, veteran support, hospice, children, families, and more.
This grant allows us to operate our programs while partnering with our community and providing a robust network in which volunteers can find the right fit for themselves.
Get started with RSVP below!
Get Started
Become a RSVP volunteer today!
Step 1: Submit Application
When you're ready to get started, complete and submit your RSVP volunteer application (Google Form).
Step 2: Attend Orientation
We'll contact you to schedule a time to meet with someone from our volunteer team for an orientation session.
Step 3: Refer to Station
Once you become an RSVP Volunteer, we will send you to an organization that is the right fit for you!
CONTACT US DIRECTLY
Carly Marquis
Director of Volunteers
303.443.1933 ext. 406
cmarquis@cultivate.ngo
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more below about our RSVP program. If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us or send us an email at info@cultivate.ngo. We would love to assist you!
Absolutely!
Once we receive your volunteer application a convenient time is set up for orientation. Your volunteer placement will be confirmed and a date will be set up for you to start.
It should take no more than 40 minutes.
We are asked by the federal government to collect this data in aggregate. No personal information is ever released to a third party without your approval.
We can help our RSVP volunteers with mileage reimbursements, to help with gas money. If you drive out of the county for VetsGo clients, we can provide care maintenance reimbursement up to $45 a trip! We also have supplemental insurance for our volunteers, and are working to get more local business benefits for our volunteers.
Yes! We will find a volunteer opportunity that meets your abilities. Everyone has something they can contribute!
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Help seniors flourish by reconnecting them—as recipients and contributors—with their surrounding communities.