Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Phone: 217-359-6500

Eligibility: Older adults, age 55 or better, who enjoy staying active and involved in their communities

Service Area: Champaign, Douglas and Piatt Counties

Fees: None

Intake Process: Call, email or download an application to become a member. We will schedule a time for you to meet with us to help you choose the right volunteer job for you.

As an RSVP member you may choose from among more than 100 local public and non-profit organizations to donate your skills and experience. You will be joining other older adults who volunteer their time to meet critical community needs at schools, food pantries, libraries, hospitals, etc. You may volunteer as little time as one hour a month to as many as 40 hours a week. Your membership benefits may include mileage reimbursement, supplemental auto insurance, volunteer recognition events and much more.

RSVP is located inside the Stevick Senior Center, 48 Main Street, Champaign, in downtown Champaign. The Stevick Center also serves as a drop-in center for RSVP volunteers and other seniors.

Contact Karen Bodnar at rsvpchampaign@gmail.com.

Downloadable Forms

RSVP volunteers may use this link to email your hours to Robbie at rsvpcomp@gmail.com

Community Involvement Opportunities for RSVP Volunteers

The Family Service Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers older adults in Champaign, Douglas and Piatt Counties the opportunity for meaningful volunteer service to the community. To volunteer, call Marsha or Karen at 217/359-6500 or email us at rsvpchampaign@gmail.com.

Volunteer at the Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club

Receptionists will greet visitors, answer phones and do light computer work any day(s), Mon – Fri, 8am – noon at 201 E. Park St, Champ. After school assistance is also needed for an afterschool program at the First Presbyterian Church in Champaign.

C-U Schools Foundation I.D.E.A. Store Helpers

Help sort and bag donated merchandise, greet shoppers, etc. The I.D.E.A. Store provides Champaign-Urbana and the surrounding communities a place to donate and buy reusable materials of all kinds for creative re-use. The store is located at 28 E. Springfield in Champaign

Early Morning Volunteers for the Food for Seniors Program

The Food for Seniors Program provides supplemental groceries to low income Champaign-Urbana seniors twice a month – the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Work with about 20-25 other seniors volunteers, helping sack groceries and/or serving as a substitute driver, using your own vehicle.

Adult Day Care Center Assistant

The Champaign County Nursing Home is looking for volunteers to work with their Sunshine Center staff assisting with recreational activities for day care clients. No experience necessary; a friendly and caring manner is all you need. If you can help one morning or afternoon a week, please contact us!

Office Assistant for CASA

The Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA) helps children in abuse and neglect cases. They need your organizational skills for on-going file maintenance in their office in Lincoln Square, Urbana. Work a flexible schedule, anytime Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Senior Transportation Drivers

Using their own vehicles, volunteers provide rides, to medical appointments and/or to the grocery store. Let us know what day(s) or time(s) you are available and we can work around your schedule. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Meals on Wheels Drivers

Volunteers are needed for the Family Service Meals on Wheels program. Use your own vehicle to help deliver hot meals to clients’ homes. Choose the day that works best for you – meals are delivered Monday through Friday, from approximately 10:30am-12:30pm. Work a minimum of one shift per month; weekly is preferred. Volunteers will be reimbursed for mileage.

Chanute Air Museum Front Desk Assistants

Friendly, smiling faces are needed to greet visitors to the museum in Rantoul. Staff the front desk and help out at the cash register in the gift shop, too. Help is needed on Wednesdays, 1-5pm.

Stevick Senior Center/RSVP Receptionists

Greet visitors and answer phones at our office at 48 E. Main Street in downtown Champaign. If you cannot commit to a ½ day on a regular basis, you could fill in as needed mornings (8am-noon) or afternoons (noon-4pm) Mondays – Fridays. Free parking is available.

Senior Medicare Patrol Volunteers Needed

Our RSVP program has just received a small grant to start a new program to help curb Medicare fraud and waste in Champaign, Douglas and Piatt Counties! We are now part of the Senior Medicare Patrol Program. You may have seen local television advertising lately about the program.

We are excited to become a part of this national initiative and to be able to offer our RSVP members a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow Medicare beneficiaries and to help protect our taxpayer dollars. Volunteers will receive thorough training on the Senior Medicare Program, Medicare Basics, and Medicare fraud and abuse and will be invited to attend update trainings as they occur.

What is the Senior Medicare Patrol Program?
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program empowers consumers to prevent healthcare fraud. Volunteers help people with Medicare and Medicaid to:
1. PROTECT themselves from Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
2. DETECT Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
3. REPORT Medicare & Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.

What can RSVP volunteers do?
Volunteers can serve in a number of ways to help educate their neighbors to stop fraud:
• Give presentations on healthcare fraud to church groups, senior centers, etc.
• Provide information on healthcare fraud at health fairs or other community events.
• Distribute flyers and brochures to senior housing sites, libraries or businesses in your area.
• Write a letter to the editor or a newspaper article.
• Help people report fraud when it occurs.
To learn more about how you can become involved as an RSVP Senior Medicare Patrol Program volunteer, please contact us at (217) 359-6500 (ask for Karen or Marsha) or rsvpchampaign@gmail.com.