Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Lead with Experience

RSVP was established in 1971 and is now one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the nation. RSVP engages nearly 450,000 people age 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. RSVP sponsored by the City of San José and the Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP volunteers serve through non-profit private and public community organizations, such as senior centers, hospitals, schools, museums, libraries, etc. There are no education, experience or income requirements, you just need to be willing to volunteer your time. RSVP covers the following cities: San José, Santa Clara, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Cupertino.Click here for more information about the Corporation for National And Community Service.

Benefits

• Opportunity to meet new people
• Way to share your experience and skills with others
• Chance to learn something new
• Free volunteer placement and training
• Recognition at yearly events
• Newsletters mailed to your home
• Supplemental Insurance provided to all volunteers at no cost
• Small reimbursement for travel to and from volunteer site
• By joining RSVP and reporting your hours volunteered every month you are showing what a difference volunteers make in their communities

How to Join

To join RSVP simply fill out the application provided under the Resources link above. Please include your email address if you would like to receive updates/newsletters through email.

If you have any questions please call us at (408) 979-7906 or visit us at our office:

RSVP
5730 Chambertin Drive
San Jose, CA 95118