Volunteer Services Program
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Assisting those age 55 and over find meaningful volunteer opportunities
While Making a difference in our communities
RSVP is a national volunteer program sponsored by ADVOCAP and funded by
the State of Wisconsin, The Corporation for National and Community Service
and local, private donations. RSVP partners with local non profit agencies
to offer volunteers age 55 and over service opportunities where they are
able to make a difference in their community, meet new people, and use
their skills, all while maintaining the flexibility to decide where and
how frequently they serve. RSVP works with agencies and volunteers in
Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago Counties.
The Impact of RSVP volunteers... this past year
333 RSVP Volunteers served 37,704 hours in Winnebago and Green Lake counties.These volunteers helped:
- Serve 127,944 meals to elderly persons, allowing these elderly persons to stay independent in their homes.
- Build houses for Habitat so 11 families were able to purchase a safe and affordable home.
- Distribute food to over 1100 families, increasing the nutritional and financial stability of these families.
- Organize and host 14 SALT workshops and 4 special community events which educated 331 seniors about safety and quality of life issues.
- Distribute 3,300 Files of Life, emergency medical information kits.
RSVP volunteers also:
The volunteer's investment of time, money, compassion and talents brings big returns to our area. According to the Independent Sector, an organization that studies volunteering and philanthropy, the most recent estimated dollar value of volunteer time for the State of Wisconsin is $17.21 per hour. RSVP volunteer service investment has an estimated value of $648,885.85.
What do RSVP volunteers do?
RSVP volunteers do a variety of things to serve our communities.
They may:
- Read to children
- Befriend another senior
- Provide transportation to a medical appointment
- Make quilts, blankets or mittens for the less fortunate
- Build a home for a family in need
- Serve or deliver a meal to other seniors
- Do anything else that appeals to them that impacts others
Volunteers may choose from hundreds of volunteer opportunities. All opportunities have training available. RSVP offers a satisfaction guarantee. We promise that all volunteers will be satisfied with their volunteer placement or we will happily assist them in finding a new opportunity.
Benefits of RSVP...
- You decide where, when, how often and how long you want to volunteer.
- You feel rewarded and fulfilled because of your service to the community.
- You decide to use skills you already have or to learn new skills to serve the community.
- You have permission to say "No Thanks" to any volunteer opportunity presented.
- You meet new friends who share your experiences.
- You have nearly unlimited options in how you serve the community.
Joining RSVP
Anyone age 55 and over is eligible to become an RSVP Volunteer.
Advantages of being an RSVP Volunteer
- Customized Volunteer Consultation & Placement
- Flexible, Exciting and Varied Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Training
- Individual Volunteer Support
- Volunteer Recognition
- Mileage Reimbursements
- Secondary Accident and Liability Insurance
Signing Up
For more information or to register as an RSVP Volunteer, please contact:
2929 Harrison Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
debraj@advocap.org
920-426-0150
800-323-0150
2929 Harrison Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
karig@advocap.org
920-426-0150
800-323-0150
19 W. First Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
joand@advocap.org
920-922-7760
800-631-7760
237 Broadway Suite C
Fond du Lac, WI 54923
cheriew@advocap.org
920-361-9880
Foster Grandparent Program
Enriching the social and remedial skills of children by recruiting,
training and supporting senior
volunteers in local schools, day care, Head Start,
Boys and Girls Clubs and early childhood centers.
Who are ADVOCAP's Foster Grandparents?
ADVOCAP Foster Grandparents are men and women age 55 and over, who enjoy working with
children.
The Foster Grandparents help children develop healthy social skills from personal
demonstration, attention, and guidance.
Each provides wisdom, experience, unhurried love and individual attention to special needs
children.
Foster Grandparents do not replace any other paid employees, they lend an extra hand and
expertise to the classroom environment.
The Foster Grandparent Program was established by the federal government to provide
wolunteer opportunities for retired people on limited incomes. Each year ADVOCAP's Foster
Grandparents serve over 33,000 hours and hundreds of children in over twenty schools.
- Over 55 years of age
- Interested in volunteering 15 -40 hours a week
- Meet income requirements
- Physically and Mentally able to serve
Benefits to Foster Grandparents
- Pre-service orientation and ongoing in-service training
- Supportive supervision and socialization
- Annual health screenings
- Stipend (if eligible)
- Help with meal and transportation costs
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, personal, and automobile liability
- The joy making a difference in a child's life
- Volunteer recognition and appreciation
Benefits to Children
- The individual attention they might not otherwise receive
- Confidence from grandparent's faith in them
- Tutoring to help them succeed in school
- The advice and life skills needed to lead productive lives
- The life-changing opportunity to know the consistent love of a Foster Grandparent
Research shows that Foster Grandparents are a significant factor in the emotional,
physical and social growth of the children they work with.
For more information about ADVOCAP's Foster Grandparent Program contact:
Director Fond du Lac & Winnebago Counties
ADVOCAP Inc.
2929 Harrison St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
debraj@advocap.org
920-426-0150
1-800-323-0150
Volunteer Services Winnebago County
ADVOCAP Inc.
2929 Harrison Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
karig@advocap.org
920-426-0150
1-800-323-0150
