READY TO JOIN US?
BECOME AN RSVP VOLUNTEER STATION
As a nonprofit agency, you may be wondering why you should utilize RSVP’s services to help your agency recruit and retain volunteers, especially if you have a volunteer coordinator on your staff. What are the benefits of entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with YWCA McLean County RSVP, and becoming a partner agency with us?
What RSVP can do for you:
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This service is completely free of charge. Your organization is entering into a collaborative partnership with a Community-based service program through the Corporation for National and Community-Service (CNCS).
Does your Agency:
- Have proof of your status as a nonprofit or as a licensed health care facility?
- Have volunteer opportunities in our RSVP focus areas work plans?
- Access to Care
- Veterans & Military Families
- Healthy Futures
- Want to collaborate with a National Service Program. If yes to any of the above questions, Station Partner Membership Requirements:
- A Signed Memorandum of Understanding/Partnership Agreement.
- Development of a plan for tracking/submitting RSVP Member Service Hours.
Many times RSVP is able to fill a request within two months or sooner. Depending on the interests of prospective volunteers, it could take longer. RSVP makes every effort to ensure our matches are mutually beneficial to the volunteer and agency. RSVP takes pride in the detailed interview process and knowing what someone is looking for before referring them to an organization. The more detailed your job description, the easier it is to fill your position. If you have not received a referral from RSVP in six months, you can contact an RSVP representative and we can revisit your volunteer need(s).
Yes. But all job tasks must be aligned to the RSVP focus and work plans. If you have many needs, you can begin with your highest priority and then submit additional assignments at a later date.
Yes. In the spirit of collaboration, we encourage you to invite your current eligible volunteers to engage with our program. Each volunteer will receive all of the benefits of a traditional member of RSVP. Each individual will need to enroll with RSVP via our website for a fillable enrollment form or request a paper copy of the form. The purpose is to ensure the individual meets the criteria of RSVP membership and receives a new volunteer folder and speaks one on one to a RSVP representative. Your RSVP representative will go over your interests and matching placements and explain the program and answer any questions you may have.