Volunteer Benefits
As an RSVP volunteer you will receive many benefits and support services in addition to helping address community needs.
Membership in a National Service Organization: RSVP volunteer hours are counted as a part of a national movement, now called AmeriCorps Seniors.
Supplemental Insurance: Free extra auto, personal liability, and accidental loss of life insurance coverage while on duty as a volunteer. Note: this is not a substitute for any insurance the volunteer carries. Click here for more information.
Recognition: Gifts, awards, gift cards & invitations to recognition events are offered throughout the year to acknowledge volunteer contributions to the community.
Trainings & Workshops: Access to various informative trainings, including the annual NM Conference on Aging and the monthly AARP Smart Driver course (which can also be taken online); registration fees paid for by RSVP.
Limited Mileage Reimbursement: Track your miles and receive reimbursement of $0.45 per mile if you use your vehicle to drive to and from or during your volunteer assignment to complete your duties, dependent on the program budget.
Meals: Free meal for volunteers serving in the senior center meals program.
Special Events & Other Opportunities: Volunteers receive alerts about special events in need of volunteers and assistance finding new opportunities.
Health & Personal Benefits: Volunteers get the satisfaction of providing a service to others, make an impact in the community, meet new people and build social relationships. A study done by the Corporation for National & Community Service found that volunteering can reduce depression, stress, chronic pain, risk of disease and social isolation, while increasing physical fitness, mental functionality, sense of purpose, social connections, and longevity.
