The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program engages persons age 55 and older in activities which meet community needs.  RSVP volunteers have been serving in our communities since 1972, enriching the lives of us all. Benefits to the volunteer include:

• 77 agencies and hundreds of assignments to choose from.
• Insurance while volunteering.
• Recognition of volunteer services.

RSVP projects include: Head Start -  Food Pantries - American Heart Association - United Way - Adult Literacy - America Reads  - Health Fairs - Nursing Home Placements - Neighborhood Watch - Chamber of Commerce - Libraries - Schools - Red Cross Bloodmobile and many others.

Funding for RSVP comes primarily from The Corporation for National and Community Service.  Funding is also received from the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, the United Way of the Virginias, the United Way of SWVA and local fundraising.

CVCA's RSVP program currently has more than 405 senior volunteers over the age of 55 of which 31 were enrolled over the past year.  They serve through through 80 agencies throughout Tazewell County.

During 38 years of service in Tazewell County, over 1,200 volunteers have served more than 25,000 clients with over 1.7 million hours.  The past year’s stats show 142,806 hours served, for a value of $857,000.

Volunteering helps seniors stay active longer.  Studies show that seniors who volunteer live longer, healthier and have more fulfilling lives.

You too can make a significant difference by being a RSVP volunteer.