| Our mission | RSVP’s mission is to provide lifesaving volunteer programs that help seniors and people with disabilities maintain their independence with dignity. |
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Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc.
| Ways to help | Conditional Court Ordered ServiceCourt Ordered Service is available. Contact us for more details.Philips LifelineVolunteers help install this emergency response system which gives immediate access to emergency services. Clients feel secure which increases their safety and self-sufficiency.Resistance Training ProgramVolunteers help with the Exercise Program which provides seniors with the proper exercise to help improve their balance, strength, and help prevent falls and disabling diseases that often lead to premature institutionalization.CARE Law ProgramVolunteers assist the CARE Law Program Attorney with administrative duties to support legal services related to estate planning, durable power of attorney, wills, guardianships, Medicare, Medicaid, help with debt problems, probate issues, and elder abuse issues.Community Volunteer StationsVolunteers can serve through a variety of non-profit social service or governmental agencies and non-profit service organizations and institutions which are designated as Volunteer Stations. The stations include schools, libraries, day-care centers, hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, local and state government and other community service organizations.RSVP Farmer’s Market CouponsVolunteers distribute coupons each summer to low-income seniors who may not be able to afford fresh produce. This important service helps to supplement the nutritional needs of seniors.Respite Care ProgramVolunteers provide regular breaks to exhausted and stressed caregivers who are overwhelmed by their selfless 24/7 care. Volunteers provide breaks of 2 to 4 hours or more per week – which are lifesaving for the caregivers and help to reduce the chance of premature institutionalization of the loved one being cared for.Transportation ProgramVolunteers provide escorted door-to-door safe transportation for seniors and disabled persons, giving them access to services, medical appointments, to pick up prescriptions, socialization and shopping.Good Neighbor ProgramIn partnership with local law enforcement, the Good Neighbor program reaches out to isolated, home-bound seniors to ensure their safety and build friendships. Volunteers receive training to recognize elder abuse and neglect and connect seniors with valuable resources. |
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| How you help | RSVP provides service opportunities for those who want to make a difference in their communities while maintaining the flexibility to decide who and how frequently they serve. |
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| About us | The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), is a self-sponsored non-profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation, and has a demonstrated record of outstanding service to the elderly and other citizens in need of assistance in Nevada for close to 50 years. RSVP has played a vital, social services leadership role in the communities we serve and continue to expand our role of assisting not only the low income and homebound seniors in our service areas, but serving all persons in need and enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. |
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