SITE

RSVP's mission is to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for older adults and to serve communities by utilizing the talents, expertise and life-long experiences of older adult volunteers.

Description:
RSVP recruits volunteers age 55 and over to serve in non-profit organizations and health care organizations, whether non-profit or proprietary. RSVP volunteers come from all backgrounds and choose volunteer opportunities based on their interests, skills and schedule. RSVP provides all its volunteers with a variety of volunteer opportunities from which to choose, careful placement, on-going support, a recognition luncheon, insurance coverage while volunteering, and, in some cases, reimbursement of travel expenses. Many volunteers give one morning or afternoon of service each week, but any amount of service is welcome and schedules are flexible.

History:
RSVP is a national program founded by federal legislation in 1972 and funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Each RSVP project in the country (there are more than 750) is operated by a local sponsor. Southern Maine Agency on Aging has been the sponsor for RSVP in Cumberland and York counties since the program began here in 1973.

Contact people:

Ken Murray, RSVP Director, (phone), (email) Priscilla Greene, Cumberland County Coordinator, (phone), (email) Larry Gross, Executive Director, (phone)

Office fax number: (207) 883-8249

Address:

136 U. S. Route One Scarborough, ME 04074 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.smaaa.org

Directions:

RSVP of Southern Maine is located in the offices of Southern Maine Agency on Aging, 136 U. S. Route One in Scarborough. From the South, take the Turnpike to Exit 6, After the toll booth, continue straight onto. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Across the Street (Shuttle Bus), 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portlandmaine.worldweb.com/Transportation/PublicTransit

Miscellaneous Information

This agency has United Way funded programs
	No
The agency places volunteers in these categories:
	Physically disabled, Developmentally delayed, Adults