We need your help!
Whether you want to work with children, drive seniors to appointments, deliver meals, or get involved in other activities, RSVP has an opportunity for you to become involved. All of our programs, including RSVP, Foster Grandparent Program and Seniors Volunteering for Seniors are available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service. For information, please contact Laura Anastasi or Patty Hansberry, RSVP Program Managers at 608-362-9593.
Foster Grandparent Program
Share your time and experience with local youth who are in need of a stable adult to give advice, share experiences, help with homework, tutor in math and literacy and be a mentor, helping guide them through the varied challenges of life. You can make a positive difference in the life of an elementary school student. Volunteers spend between 5-20+ hours a week sharing time with their foster grandchild in the classroom. Volunteers are given initial training and ongoing training throughout the program. We are currently searching for those 55 and over who would like to share time, tutoring in math and literacy. Income eligible volunteers may receive an hourly stipend.
BABES (Beginning Alcohol and Addiction Basic Education Studies)
This is to educate first graders about substance abuse, peer pressure, coping skills, good decision making and self- image. This is a five week program that meets once a week for 45 minutes in the fall and spring.
America Reads
Do you enjoy reading? Why not share that joy with area students who are struggling. Reading is a key to success in education and in life. Did you know that four out of ten fourth graders can’t read at grade level? There is a huge demand for volunteers that are willing to help students with their reading. You can make a huge difference in the life of a child.
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors
Would you enjoy helping fellow seniors with doctor appointments, grocery trips and other essential errands? Seniors Volunteering for Seniors is looking for drivers in the Rock County area. Drivers are reimbursed at the government ratee and offered supplemental auto insurance when needed.
Transportation Program
Would you enjoy helping fellow seniors get to their doctor appointments, the grocery store, the pharmacy and other essential errands? There is an ongoing growth in the requests for rides from our seniors and RSVP is continually looking for drivers in the Rock County area. These volunteer drivers also substitute for Food Pantry Drivers. Drivers are reimbursed at the government rate and are offered supplemental auto insurance when needed. This program is funded in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as authorized under 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 Mobility Options of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (CFDA 20.513).
Vets Helping Vets
RSVP is excited to introduce Vets Helping Vets, a program within Seniors Volunteering for Seniors which assists veterans, spouses or partners who no longer drive. Drivers who are veterans themselves (or their spouses) are able to provide transportation to any medical appointment, the grocery store or other necessary appointments for fellow veterans. Volunteer drivers receive mileage reimbursement at the government rate, supplemental liability insurance as needed.
Phone Assurance
The phone assurance program helps seniors remember to take their medicine, provides someone just to check on them or offers someone to visit with on the phone.
Friendly Visitor
Seniors Volunteering for Seniors is looking for volunteers to fill friendly visit opportunities. A friendly visit can consist of talking, playing cards, playing games, or just being there to spend time with a fellow senior.
