The very cornerstone of HELP of Ojai's foundation, the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is federally funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service to tap into the wealth and expertise accumulated by persons over the age of 55 years, and encourage them to share both with their communities.

RSVP Mission Statement

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) recruits individuals 55 years of age and older to volunteer in their communities.  RSVP volunteers are vital, contributing members of our community making a significant difference in addressing serious social problems.  Whether teaching a special needs child to read or spending an hour comforting an isolated senior, RSVP volunteers all share the commitment to improve the lives of others.

RSVP not only helps to address serious community problems, but also encourages seniors to continue as active members of our community by engaging them in meaningful volunteer service.  It is open to all persons 55 years of age or older.  Volunteers receive a pre-service orientation, followed by appropriate on-the-job training from the agency or organization where they are placed.  RSVP supports senior volunteers in their service by providing supplemental insurance, social and educational activities and a modest transportation reimbursement.  There are no dues or educational backgrounds, income levels, experience, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, disabilities and political affiliations.

Today, the RSVP program has more than 600 volunteers who give their time to 45 "Workstations," delivering over 8,000 hours of service each month to people of all ages throughout the Ojai Valley.

RSVP Director:  Kathleen Tarrats

Sponsored by: HELP of Ojai, Inc.

Address: 111 W. Santa Ana Ojai, California  93023 
                            P.O. Box 621 Ojai, CA 93024

Phone: (805) 646-RSVP  (805) 646-7787

Fax: (805) 646-1748

Email address: rsvpojai@helpofojai.org

Senior Corps taps the skills, talents, and experience of more than half a million Americans age 55 and older to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas. Senior Corps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, which also oversees AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America.