RSVP is a select group of people at least 55 years of age or better who actively support our community by volunteering at non-profit agencies of their choice. RSVP volunteers do just about anything – from comforting terminally ill persons and assisting in school classrooms, to helping adults learn English as a second language or teaching a mature driving class. RSVP volunteers form partnerships with human service agencies to make a difference in the quality of life in our community.

Here in Cortland County, RSVP has over 690 members who volunteer at 60 different agencies. Assignments can be on a regular or substitute basis designed to fit you schedule. If you are 55 years of age or better and have an interest in helping people and time to share, contact RSVP staff at 753-5057 for information on becoming a RSVP volunteer. Volunteer areas include environmental studies, public safety, nutrition, bookkeeping, community development and many others. Volunteering is a great  way to meet people, learn new things or refresh your skills.

What volunteer opportunities are there?

The opportunities for your skills and experience in community service are varied and interesting. RSVP volunteers donate their services to over 60 different non-profit agencies in Cortland County. 

The following is a brief listing of various types of volunteer assignments:

• Animals
• Assist at senior centers
• Assist at with activities at nursing homes
• Beautification projects
• Bloodmobiles
• Bookkeeping
• Carpenter/woodworking
• Classroom driving instruction
• Clerical/receptionist
• Computers
• Conduct classes
• Conferences/registration
• Deliver meals to homebound
• Environmental work
• Financial counseling
• Food distribution
• Gardening
• Health Issues/Screening
• Historical work
• Home delivered meals
• Hospice
• Kitchen helpers/food servers
• Library work
• One-to-one with young people (Pre-school, Elementary, High School, College)
• Photography
• Prepare mailings
• Provide transportation
• Public safety
• Public speaking
• Respite
• Sewing/knitting, crocheting
• Teach crafts
• Telephone work
• Tourist information Booth
• Tutor (Adults, other)
• Typing
• Usher/ticket taker
• Visit/phone homebound seniors
• Visit residents of nursing homes
• Work with disabled

RSVP VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION

Call RSVP at 753-5057 for further information or stop in to our office located in the lower level of the County Office Building, Room B2 at 60 Central Ave., Cortland. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or e-mail us at rsvp@cortland-co.org.