Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Texas Panhandle Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers utilize their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need. Volunteering is intended to promote goodness and to improve the quality of life for both the volunteer, as well as, for the person or community served. Volunteering allows seniors the opportunity to use their talents and experiences to enrich the lives of others in meaningful ways.
The local program, sponsored by Panhandle Community Services, began in July 1973 and initially served Potter and Randall counties. The program now serves 12 counties including Armstrong, Carson, Collingsworth, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hutchinson, Moore, Ochiltree, Potter, Randall, and Swisher.
Who Volunteers?
Anyone age 55 years and older can be a RSVP volunteer!
Benefits of Volunteering
All RSVP volunteers are covered by personal injury and liability insurance. Volunteers are also covered by excess automobile liability insurance which covers claims incurred in connection with program-related volunteer work.
RSVP Volunteers receive recognition for their service to their communities at annual recognition events.
Funding for the RSVP program comes from the Corporation for National and Community Service and is part of the AmeriCorps Senior program. Local contributions help RSVP to expand their programming.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
RSVP can help current volunteers find a new, exciting position or help new volunteers find a great opportunity to serve. Make a difference become a volunteer today!
Apply as a volunteer using our online application, or call the RSVP office at 806-373-8389, or email mandi.hughes@pcsvcs.org
What is the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides support to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of: engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.
Who is eligible to be a RSVP volunteer?
To be an RSVP volunteer, an individual must:
Be 55 years of age or older;
Agree to serve without compensation;
Reside in or nearby the community served by RSVP.
Agree to abide by all requirements as set forth in this part.
Eligibility to serve as a RSVP volunteer shall not be restricted on the basis of formal education, experience, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap or political affiliation.
We want to hear your story.
APPLY FOR PCS SERVICES
Assistance is currently on hold 7.14.2025 please check back
Requesting assistance through the programs PCS offers can be done by clicking the button below. Documents that are required include (1) birth certificates for all household members, (2) IDs for everyone in your home over the age of 18, and (3) the last 30 days of all household income. Gather your documents, then click the button below. Paper applications are available by going to the service center closest to you. Find the address HERE. Filling out an application is not a guarantee of services. A Specialist will contact you once the documents are uploaded and submitted. This process may take 30 days or more.
La solicitud de otra asistencia a través de PCS se puede realizar a través del enlace a continuación. Los documentos requeridos incluyen (1) certificados de nacimiento de todos los miembros del hogar, (2) identificaciones de todos los mayores de 18 años en su hogar, y (3) los últimos 30 días de todos los ingresos del hogar, luego haga clic en el botón a continuación. Las solicitudes en papel están disponibles al acudir al centro de servicios más cercano a usted. Encuentre la dirección AQUÍ. Completar una solicitud no garantiza la obtención de servicios. Un Especialista se pondrá en contacto con usted una vez que los documentos se hayan cargado y enviado. Este proceso puede tardar 30 días o más.
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RSVP volunteers spend their senior years impacting the community.