RSVP Suffolk

RSVP Suffolk is a non-profit organization located in Smithtown, New York. Established to engage older Americans in their community, RSVP Suffolk employs three individuals and generates an annual revenue of $500 million. They connect potential volunteers aged 55 and older with over 75 non-profit organizations across Suffolk County. RSVP Suffolk offers a diverse range of volunteer opportunities across various sectors. Their programs address the needs of schools, hospitals, care facilities, and cultural institutions. Through the HIICAP program, trained volunteers provide guidance on Medicare-related inquiries. RSVP Suffolk also implements several health and wellness initiatives like "Living Healthy with Better Choices," a series of workshops focused on chronic disease self-management, diabetes, Tai Chi for Arthritis, and fall prevention. Additional programs include "Telephone Reassurance," a daily phone call service for seniors, "Community Computer Connections," which refurbishes computers for low-income individuals and veterans, and "America Reads," a literacy program for elementary school students. Their "Speakers' Bureau" features volunteers who address senior health topics. For inquiries or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact RSVP Suffolk at 631.979.9490. You can also visit their website at rsvpsuffolk.org.