Last year RSVP volunteers contributed over 95,000 hours of service to the community. RSVP volunteers enhance the services of all types of local agencies through long-term assignments at nonprofit agencies. A unique school readiness program where volunteers serve as story tellers and readers aloud in PreKindergarten, Headstart, and Kindergarten classrooms.
Studies show that the presence of a mentor helps to increase self esteem in children.
School drop out rates also decrease with those children who have a mentor. Meetings offer participants an opportunity to share feelings and experiences. RSVP Volunteers are covered with supplemental accident insurance and personal liability insurance while on a volunteer assignment. This insurance is at no cost to the volunteer or station served.