Many Volunteer Opportunities Available for Adults 55 and Older

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Want to make a difference?

Started in 1966 by the Community Service Society, a now over 170-year-old nonprofit agency, RSVP matches the skills and interests of adults 55 and older with volunteer opportunities at New York City nonprofits. With more than 2,300 volunteers, RSVP in New York City is one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation. There are over 600 RSVPs which operate nationally and many that do so internationally.

Become a member of RSVP in New York City!

Most RSVP volunteers have assignments in one or more of our focus areas: education, healthy futures, economic opportunity, veterans and military families, environmental stewardship, and disaster services. Their activities include, but are not limited to, mentoring troubled children; providing homework assistance at libraries; tutoring children in schools and after-school programs; teaching adult education, TASC/GED prep, or English as a second language; helping to deliver meals to older adults; providing financial coaching and benefits counseling; assisting at soup kitchens and food pantries; and so much more!

If you are 55 or older and would like to attend one of our upcoming Learn and Link events or otherwise learn more about us and how we can help you find a meaningful volunteer opportunity, reach out today!

Please Note: due to the constantly evolving health crisis, the operations of many RSVP partners have been, and may still be, impacted (ie. staff may be remote and organizations may not be taking on new volunteers). That said, inquire about our current remote opportunities today and/or ask to be added to our contact list for after things settle down! Also, our in-person Learn and Link events are on pause, but we hope to offer a remote equivalent some time soon.