The mission of RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Central Oklahoma) is to match “persons over the age of 55 with meaningful and challenging volunteer opportunities in the community.”
From one-time events to ongoing service, the dedicated RSVP staff work tirelessly to coordinate opportunities with volunteers. They go out of their way to match one’s interests and skills with partner agencies and events.
I first learned about RSVP from my mother who was very involved in the Provide-A-Ride program beginning in the mid-1990s. Health issues in 2005 forced her to transition to other RSVP activities. From then until her death in 2009, I was blessed to accompany her as her health allowed. I will always cherish the quality time we spent together and with other devoted volunteers.
Being an active RSVP volunteer now keeps me involved in the community and it’s very rewarding to see the results of our efforts make the Oklahoma City metro area a better place to live.