FAQs • Centre County, PA • CivicEngage

Why do I need to keep track of my volunteer hours?: Your hours COUNT and so we count your hours...we use this information to report to federal, state and local governments and for grants and other funding sources. Locally, by tracking the volunteer hours generated by RSVP volunteers, we know where the community needs are by your time and the dollar equivalent of your volunteer service. Collectively, these hours demonstrate what an asset senior volunteers are to their community. We understand that reporting your volunteer hours may sometime be a nuisance, but it is necessary and tells a meaningful story about all of you.

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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

1. My time is limited; do I have to volunteer a lot of hours?: No. You choose how often and how many hours you volunteer.

2. I leave for the winter. Can I still volunteer?: Yes. Many of our volunteers enjoy time with family and friends outside the Centre region but volunteer when in residence.

3. Why should I volunteer with RSVP if I am already volunteering in the community?: By joining the RSVP 'family', you help create a positive image of seniors and join one of America's oldest and largest volunteer organizations. RSVP helps you to find just the right fit for your time and interests. RSVP members have the benefit of insurance coverage while at your volunteer job, a quarterly newsletter, recognition events, discounts and the continuing support of your RSVP staff.

4. If I don't like my volunteer placement, what can I do?: Just call our office and let us know how you feel. We will work with you to either straighten out the problem or change your volunteer opportunity to one you like better. Volunteering is an excellent way to try new experiences, so don't ever hesitate to let us know when a change is needed.

5. Will I be getting called to do things all the time?: Not if you do not want to be. You tell us how often you wish to volunteer, how many hours you want to devote to volunteering and the type of volunteer job(s) which interest you. We have matched RSVP members with volunteer opportunities that require a one-time commitment all the way up to volunteer jobs with regular hours.

6. Why do I need to keep track of my volunteer hours?: Your hours COUNT and so we count your hours...we use this information to report to federal, state and local governments and for grants and other funding sources. Locally, by tracking the volunteer hours generated by RSVP volunteers, we know where the community needs are by your time and the dollar equivalent of your volunteer service. Collectively, these hours demonstrate what an asset senior volunteers are to their community. We understand that reporting your volunteer hours may sometime be a nuisance, but it is necessary and tells a meaningful story about all of you.

7. Can I volunteer at more than one place?: Yes, yes and yes! In fact many of our RSVP volunteers have favorite places where they have volunteered for years and find other projects and sites they enjoy as well. It's up to you.