You’ve gained a lifetime of experience. Now is the time to put your skills and talents to good use by volunteering through RSVP.

The Retired Senior and Volunteer Program provides opportunities for people 55 and older to serve in local organizations in several counties in Colorado.  Volunteers use their life experience to tutor, mentor and assist in hospitals, schools and community centers. 

National
RSVP was an outgrowth of efforts by private groups and government agencies to create opportunities for engagement, activity, acquaintanceship, and growth for older Americans. One of the earliest programs was the Community Service Society of New York, launched as a pilot project in 1965 on Staten Island. The project involved a small group of volunteers who were dedicated to serving their communities in a variety of ways. The success of their efforts led to an amendment to the Older Americans Act, creating RSVP as a nationwide program in 1969. 

Local
The Denver chapter of RSVP supports close to 900 volunteers who contribute their time and energy to over 80 agencies in Denver, Douglas, and western Arapahoe counties. The Volunteers of America Colorado Branch has sponsored the Denver chapter of RSVP since 1981. During the last 25 years RSVP has:

    • Expanded its service area from Denver county to include Douglas and
      western Arapahoe counties
    • Helped to create volunteer opportunities that are more sophisticated
      and better utilize the skills and interests of volunteers
    • Created volunteer opportunities with more flexibility for those whose work and family commitments do not permit set schedules
    • Expanded programs to offer important services to our
      community using the highest quality volunteers around!

For more information please contact RSVP Program at 303-297-0408.

For Application Form To be printed and completed Please download here: RSVP APP