Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, known as RSVP, is part of the largest volunteer network for people 55+ called AmeriCorps Seniors. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers use their skills, talents, and life experiences to help meet community needs through service.

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RSVP Services & Benefits

  • Iowa HHS RSVP connects nonprofits and public organizations with passionate, dedicated, and skilled volunteers.
  • Volunteers help organizations achieve their missions, which in turn improves the quality of life for Iowans.
  • RSVP volunteers provide rides, deliver meals, and make friendly phone calls.  There are many other opportunities to serve as well.
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RSVP Locations

RSVP currently serves the following 12 Iowa counties:  

  • Cass, Fremont
  • Harrison
  • Iowa
  • Keokuk
  • Louisa
  • Mahaska
  • Monona
  • Montgomery
  • Poweshiek
  • Shelby
  • Woodbury
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Join the Volunteer Network

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Neighbor to Neighbor Call Program

Sometimes the days get long. It’s nice to hear from someone. The Neighbor to Neighbor Call Program is  a telephone reassurance program that offers personal contact and an opportunity to socialize for aging adults, caregivers or adults living with disabilities on a regular basis with volunteer callers.

The service is FREE of charge to individuals residing in RSVP counties. This program serves aging individuals or disabled adults in need of personal contact on a temporary or long-term basis.

The Neighbor to Neighbor Call Program is not a referral service, telemedicine provider or medical alert service.

Get Matched!

You’ll be matched with a volunteer for a once-a-week check-in. Enrollment is easy! Visit the Neighbor to Neighbor Call Program Enrollment or call IDA RSVP at 800-532-321.

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RVSP Mission & Vision

  • Mission: Engage Iowans age 55 or better to share their knowledge, experiences, and abilities, for the betterment of their communities and themselves.
  • Vision: Ensure that RSVP counties are thriving communities where volunteers make a significant impact to support older Iowans. 
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