Honolulu, Hawaii Department of Elderly Affairs Division (EAD)

RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is part of Senior Corps, America’s largest volunteer network for people, age 55 and over, with more than 300,000 volunteers serving nationwide.

Since its inception in 1971, RSVP has remained one of the largest continuous volunteer efforts in the nation, tapping into the broad wealth of skills, talents, and experience of older Americans and matching these skill sets with local needs to bring about effective change within our communities.

The RSVP Oahu Volunteer Program, a program of The Americorps Seniors, is sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Community Services, Elderly Affairs Division.

The following values are used as guiding principles for RSVP. These key ideas help to lay a firm foundation for how RSVP conducts itself, relates to each other and current partners, and all program operations and development.

Older adults should have the ability to live independently with dignity and self- determination.
Older adults should be enabled to stay in the environment of their choice, for as long as appropriate
Capacity building that empowers communities to care for their Kupuna.
Altruistic volunteering that makes an impact meeting critical community needs.
Empathetic approach to be culturally sensitive.
Understand, embrace and engage in the community’s traditions and values.

VISION
Thriving communities with the capacity to meet the needs of their own kupuna, through self-sustainable volunteer workforces.

MISSION
Build community capacity across the island of ‘ Oahu, by providing high quality volunteer experience, encouraging community partnerships, and facilitating community growth.

Become a Volunteer

The Benefits

You must be 55 years or better
Interested in learning new skills
Willing to volunteer on a semi-regular basis to benefit your community
Complete a Registration Form (click on link below)
Willing to attend an information and orientation session

Opportunities to share your skills, talents and experiences
Opportunities to address community needs, while making new friends, learning new or enhancing skills, and cultivating community ties
Participate in a nationwide network of RSVP volunteers to build social connections
Annual volunteer recognition ceremony
Supplemental accident/liability insurance coverage

Volunteer Opportunities

`"Your Gift of Time Can Change a Life!"`

Supporting Healthy Futures and Independent Living
- Provide companionship
- Telephone Reassurance Program
- Information and Assistance for Seniors