About RSVP of Spokane County

RSVP, an AmeriCorps Seniors program, is America's largest volunteer network for people 55 and over. Administered by AmeriCorps, the federal agency tasked with elevating service and volunteerism in America, 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

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers can choose from service activities in the following focus areas (note: during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are only promoting remote/virtual service opportunities for our volunteers):

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Aging in Place

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• Coach a falls prevention program for older adults

• Deliver hot meals to home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities

• Transport seniors and adults with disabilities to medical appointments

Food Security

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• Collect, sort, package and distribute food pantry donations

• Serve meals at community meal sites

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Education

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• Tutor and mentor youth in-school and in after-school programs

• Teach financial literacy and entrepreneurship in the classroom

• Facilitate youth activities to promote creativity, imagination, and innovation

Nonprofit Capacity Building

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• Demonstrate leadership and apply your professional skills in areas like fundraising, outreach, volunteer recruitment, and event planning

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RSVP Staff