RSVP Delaware County, Inc.

Welcome to The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Delaware County

RSVP was organized in Delaware County in 1972 and became incorporated in 1975. RSVP is a part of the federal government Senior Corps program. Senior Corps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, an independent federal agency created to connect Americans of all ages and backgrounds with the opportunities to give back to their communities and their nation. Currently over 950 senior volunteers contribute 130,000 hours of service to 112 non-profit agencies in Delaware County.

* RSVP Office now located at 609 W. State St., Unit E, Media, Pa. 19063

All phone numbers remain the same.

Environmental Training - will be held once a month at the

EPA Office, Philadelphia, Pa. starting Sept. 2009. Call for any

information.

RSVP Board Meetings- 2nd Wednesday every month

Time: 8am - RSVP Board Room

Mission Statement: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Delaware County offers adults age 55 and older the opportunity to share their time and talents on a regular basis in a variety of settings throughout their communities. RSVP provides volunteer opportunities based on community need and encourages volunteerism in areas where there will be an impact on the community.

Services Provided By Seniors:

	Tutoring and mentoring children in grades 1-12
	“One-on-one” paired reading with children in grades 1-5 in local elementary schools
	Literacy projects
	Environmental programs
	Emergency Response Team
	Preparation of and delivering meals to homebound
	Friendly calls to frail elderly homebound
	Ombudsman Programs
	Pen Pal letters to elementary children.
	Speakers’ Bureau presentations to schools, service organizations, and senior centers
	Alcohol and addiction programs
	Decision making programs for prisoners
	Clown Entertainment at hospitals, nursing homes and community events.
	Band Entertainment at events, social meetings, senior living facilities, and special affairs.
	Singing Entertainment at nursing homes, senior living facilities and community events.
	Advocate programs for senior citizens
	Legal assistance for senior citizens
	Administrative Assignments
	Tour guides at museums

RSVP is always looking for help to fill these volunteer opportunities and MANY more. Please feel free to call Fredda Savett at (610) 565-5563.