RSVP Mission Statement:
To make a positive impact in the community by recruiting volunteers 55 and older to help public
and non-profit organizations deliver essential services to people of all ages and identities,
providing Dane County with a valuable resource.
RSVP seeks to:
? utilize the skills, knowledge, and life experiences of people who are retired, helping
them to lead healthy, productive lives;
? respond to increasing requests for volunteers to help meet critical needs;
? increase the variety of volunteer opportunities;
? provide opportunities for intergenerational projects and age-integrated activities;
? plan programming in cooperation with the groups, agencies and institutions with which
it is involved, as needed and requested;
? involve volunteers in planning and decision-making on community programs, boards,
and committees;
? increase public awareness concerning contributions and needs of people age 55 and
older and improve the image of aging.
