The retired and Senior Volunteer program serves as a clearing house, matching volunteers age 55 and over to community non-profits in need of service. The Huntsville Madison County RSVP was one of 11 original national projects founded as part of the Points of Light Foundation initiative.

• RSVP volunteers must be:

• Age 55 or better

• Interested in serving the community

• Can volunteer at least 2 hours each week

• Enjoy working with others

• Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to participate.  Whenever possible, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals and conduct all activities in fully accessible settings.

As an RSVP volunteer, you'll receive:

• Free volunteer placement
• The opportunity to use your experience and skills
• The chance to learn something new and make friendships
• Supplemental Accident and Liability Insurance paid by RSVP
• Access to Senior Center classes and activities (Must be age 60 or better if not RSVP)
• The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in our community
• Invitation to annual Volunteer Appreciation Event with 24 hours of service per year reported to RSVP

The Senior Center, one of the largest and best-equipped centers in the country, benefits from the experience and talents of RSVP volunteers. RSVP volunteers teach many of the Center's classes or serve in its extensive network of nutrition sites and smaller centers.

The Huntsville Police and Madison County Sheriff's Departments utilize the services of RSVP volunteers in each of its precincts. Volunteers staff the reception areas and perform many clerical duties that would otherwise be performed by Officers, taking them away from more critical police duties. RSVP volunteers staff the Sheriffs child safety program; community watches; and various other Community Safety and Homeland Security efforts.

RSVP volunteers also make afghans for nursing homes, provide food for the homeless and homebound through Meals on Wheels, Grocery Assistance and other nutrition programs. RSVP volunteers staff local events such as Panoply and the Alabama Sports Festival. No matter how big or small a need is, RSVP volunteers are working to make Huntsville and Madison County a stronger community. Getting involved, and getting things done is the key to RSVP.

Contact or visit Pam or Sue Ann at the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program office for Huntsville/Madison County at:

The Huntsville Madison County Senior Center

2200 Drake Avenue,

Huntsville, AL 35805.

(256) 880-7080 ext. 208 or 207, or fill out and submit a RSVP Enrollment Form