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Are you 55+ and interested in serving your community in a way that suits your schedule, skills, and interests?
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Join a network of retired community members in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) who have continued improving lives while fostering new friendships and expanding their skill sets.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people age 55 and over. RSVP volunteers use skills and talents learned over the years. They also develop new skills while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within their community. Volunteer from home opportunities are available in lieu of COVID-19!

RSVP is an integral part of AmeriCorps Seniors, along with Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions.  AmeriCorps Seniors is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that supports service and volunteering programs to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement.

Please note: you do NOT have to retired to be an RSVP member!

Who can join RSVP?

• Seniors 55 and older who live in Perry, Spencer, or Crawford Counties.
  
• Seniors who have a genuine desire to make a difference in their community.
  
• Seniors who have few (or many) hours to give.

Why join LHDC RSVP?

• FREE Membership
• FREE volunteer placement
• Flexible hours - volunteer on your own time
• Opportunity to learn or share a talent
• Meet new people
• Training from the organization where you serve
• Supplemental liability insurance
• Social, educational & recognition events throughout the year

Become a Volunteer!

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​​Volunteer Opportunities

​Food Fighter Project - assist local food banks and the distribution of food vouchers for Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

• ​Vision Screenings - conduct screenings for preschool children
• Caring Companions Project - provide social connectedness to seniors, the homebound & disabled through companionship, nutrition service and education 
• Bulk Mail Team Project - assist local non-profits with bulk mail fundraising campaigns
• COVID-19 Assistance - knit masks for local organizations, network for vaccination clinics, and more
• Other volunteer opportunities - clerical services, assist with activities at long-term health facilities, or other areas identified as a vital need

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​RSVP Success Story:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of PPE supplies was a crisis across the country.  RSVP volunteers rose to the challenge and crafted several hundred masks for front line workers, residents at elderly housing facilities, and members of their community.  As the pandemic continued and vaccinations became available, our community desperately needed volunteers to vaccinate the public. 

Our health department and only hospital in the RSVP service area did not have enough staff for vaccination clinics.  Three of our RSVP volunteers graciously accepted the call and served our community to vaccinate individuals.  Between the three volunteers, they have vaccinated upwards of 1,050 community members (and counting).  Five other RSVP volunteers provided transportation to homebound residents who needed transportation to vaccination clinics.  LHDC is humbled by the service our RSVP volunteers have provided during this challenging time.  ​

To become an RSVP member, please fill out the RSVP application above, then email it to afenwick@lhdc.org or mail it to:

​Lincoln Hills Development Corporation
ATTN: Amy Fenwick
P.O. Box 336
Tell City, IN 47586

For any questions or comments, please contact the Amy Fenwick at 1-800-467-1435, ext. 230 or via email at afenwick@lhdc.org.