United Way Regional Volunteer Center is encouraging seniors to join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for individuals age 55 and over that offers a full range of volunteer opportunities tailored for older and more experienced adults. RSVP allows its volunteers the chance to give back to the communities of Lake, LaPorte and Starke Counties.

RSVP is free to join and it’s open to anyone age 55 and over. Volunteers receive training, supplemental liability insurance, limited mileage reimbursement, a quarterly subscription to the Leading Times newsletter and the opportunity to attend social, educational and recognition events throughout the year.

RSVP is actively trying to fulfill the need of volunteers who want to be mentors, tutors and companions. Mentors work one-on-one or in small group meetings with students. A mentor acts as a student’s role model, helps the student grow and assists with mock job interviews, college prep and school readiness. This is a great volunteer opportunity for retired professionals with leadership, human resources, job training or college prep experience and/or past program directors.

If you are interested in joining and volunteering or would like more information about RSVP, please contact Michael Glorioso, the United Way RSVP Director for Lake, LaPorte and Starke Counties, at 219-464-3583 or via email at michael@unitedwaypc.org. You can also find out more about RSVP at www.nwivolunteer.org or www.facebook.com/unitedwayrsvp.