About RSVP of Spokane County
RSVP, a Senior Corps program, is America's largest volunteer network for people 55 and over. Administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the agency that also oversees AmeriCorps, RSVP projects utilize federal funding along with local sponsorship to address a wide range of critical community needs.
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Sponsored by the YMCA of the Inland Northwest since 1975, RSVP of Spokane County has contributed over 3 million hours of service to our community.
Current Focus Areas
RSVP volunteers can choose from service activities in the following focus areas:
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Aging in Place
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Coach a falls prevention program for older adults
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Deliver hot meals to home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities
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Transport seniors and adults with disabilities to medical appointments
Education
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Tutor and mentor youth in-school and in after-school programs
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Teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship in the classroom
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Facilitate youth activities to promote creativity, imagination, and innovation
Food Security
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Collect, sort, package and distribute food pantry donations
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Serve meals at community meal sites
Nonprofit Capacity Building
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Demonstrate leadership and apply your professional skills in areas like fundraising, outreach, volunteer recruitment, and event planning
RSVP Staff
Our Mission
RSVP of Spokane County promotes senior volunteer opportunities to build a stronger community through partnerships that impact community needs.
About Senior Corps
Senior Corps helps meet the needs and challenges of America's communities using resources provided by grants and the energy and efforts of citizens age 55 and over. Grants administered by Senior Corps provide funding for the following programs:
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Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs.
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RSVP volunteers utilize their skills and talents while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within their communities.
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Senior Companions provide assistance and friendship to older adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills.
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Justin Eisenstadt
RSVP Director
(509) 344 7787 ext. 435
Teri Wallace
RSVP Office Manager
(509) 344 7787 ext. 434