RSVP

We Want You!

A nationwide volunteer program, RSVP invites adults age 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need. RSVP invites adults to put their experience to work solving problems close to home. Whether teaching children or adults to read, creating a recycling program, or providing much needed support to nonprofit agencies, volunteers are making their communities stronger. 

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RSVP offers

  • Assistance in finding a volunteer assignment you'll enjoy
  • Accident and liability insurance that covers you while you travel to and from, as well as while you are serving your volunteer site
  • Ongoing support from the RSVP staff

Reasons to Volunteer

  • It feels good
  • It helps your community
  • You meet new people
  • You are contributing to society
  • It's fun
  • Re / Discover talents and abilities
  • Obtain practical knowledge
  • It's good for you
  • You can gain personal or professional experience

RSVP Funding

Funding is provided by:

  • Pratt County
  • Pratt County United Fund, Inc. 
  • Friends of RSVP  
  • CNCS

The City of Pratt provides valuable in-kind services for the RSVP program which includes space and maintenance of the building.

RSVP is federally funded through grants under the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation for National and Community Services Trust Act was signed by President Bill Clinton and became into existence October 1, 1993.