FY2027 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

The purpose of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is to engage persons 55 years of age and older in volunteer service to meet critical needs and to provide a high quality of experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Funds will be used to match and/or complement the federal funds the Grantee receives from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Engaging seniors in volunteer service • Meeting critical needs • Providing a high-quality experience for volunteers • Matching and/or complementing federal funds • Submitting financial and programmatic reports • Complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Having an Affirmative Action Plan for staff • Permitting access to program operations and records for evaluation and monitoring purposes.