What is the 
RSVP Purpose?

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The RSVP purpose is to connect senior volunteers to meaningful community service work. Volunteers have the option of serving at a favored non-profit or public agency, or to be matched with a position that allows utilization of skills and interests and fits into a personal time schedule.  There's a match for everyone interested in serving our communities!

What is the 
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is one of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation. As an RSVP volunteer, you choose where you serve, how you serve, when you serve, and the type of impact you wish to have on your community. RSVP staff strives to match your skills, experience, and interests with community needs.

The needs of Tulsa, Creek, Washington, and Wagoner Counties in Oklahoma are diverse and numerous. The top priority of RSVP is to ensure self-fulfillment and personal satisfaction in service assignments. During 2002, RSVP volunteers provided service to 202 agencies.  Hours of service contributed by impact area were: health and nutrition, 58,684; human needs, 36,124; education, 26,641; environmental, 12,655; public safety, 11,798.  Many of the agencies and organizations would not exist without the time, experience, expertise, skills, and dedication contributed by volunteers.

You can make a difference in your community regardless of how much time you have to give. The RSVP staff will work one-on-one with you to ensure that you experience a rewarding placement. If you are 55 years old or older and want to volunteer in your community, please call your community RSVP office:

	Tulsa         280-8656
	Bartlesville 336-0330
	Sapulpa     227-3844
	Wagoner   485-8992

Or, e-mail rsvp@rsvptulsa.org.

All citizens benefit when people work together to solve problems. When serving through RSVP, volunteers are civically involved and a vital part of improving quality of life and impacting positive change in communities.

Also, studies reveal that people who volunteer and serve are less likely to become ill and more likely to maintain a positive outlook on life. Other benefits of RSVP membership include:

	meet new friends and neighbors in your community
	an invitation to an annual volunteer recognition event;
	the RSVP newsletter
	free supplemental automobile liability insurance coverage  to and from and while on assignments and free Power Up! computer classes for RSVP volunteers taught by RSVP volunteers at Tulsa Public Schools Fulton Teaching and Learning Center
	Share in the fun of RSVP events and parties such as our annual "Chili Boo-Fay for United Way" annual fundraiser for Tulsa Area United Way

RSVP volunteers provide hundreds of community services through participating RSVP Agencies. When you volunteer, you may continue in your professional field or choose an assignment for the new challenge it offers. Whatever your skill, experience, interest, or goal, it can be put to good use for the benefit of the community and you, the volunteer.

Are you currently volunteering with a local non-profit agency? You can join RSVP and continue with the volunteer assignment and/or choose another opportunity or a special event assignment.