What is the purpose of RSVP and The Volunteer Action Corp
The Volunteer Center is a matches the time and talents of persons wanting to volunteer with non-profit and governmental organizations in need of dependable volunteer help.  

How do I get involved?
Call The Volunteer Center at 620-665-4960 or e-mail volunteercenter@hutchcc.edu .  A staff member will schedule a time to meet with you to discuss your interests and time available for volunteering. You will be asked to complete a registration form and review the volunteer opportunities available. With the help of a staff member, you will choose a volunteer assignment you want to pursue.

After a potential volunteer assignment is chosen, staff will arrange for you to meet with the volunteer supervisor of the requesting agency.  During the interview, the supervisor will provide detailed information about the volunteer work to be done. The interview will provide an opportunity for you to learn more about the assignment and for the supervisor to determine if the volunteer has the necessary qualifications for the job.

What if I don't want to be tied down?
Volunteers are encouraged to choose volunteer assignments which they perform on a weekly basis. However, some volunteers do not want to be "tied down" and therefore, are called for short-term or special projects assignments only

What are the benefits?
Volunteers receive a variety of personal benefits as a result of their volunteer efforts. These include improved morale and health, improved self-esteem, new skills and knowledge, new friends and a greater awareness of community needs and resources.

Other benefits to active Reno County RSVP & VAC Volunteers include:

• Free membership

• A free Volunteer Review newsletter providing information related to volunteer opportunities and other items of interest

• Free secondary excess auto, secondary personal liability and secondary accident insurance while on volunteer assignment

• An invitation to the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner

• The satisfaction of knowing you are a part of an effort to engage people of all ages in service to others.

What is RSVP and VAC?

The Volunteer Center is home of the Reno County Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Volunteer Action Corps. RSVP offers retired and semi-retired persons numerous opportunities for involvement in the community. Persons under age 55 can participate through the Volunteer Action Corp.  RSVP/VAC Volunteers help others in need and at the same time learn new skills, make new friends, develop a greater sense of life satisfaction, and remain active in the life of the community. At the same time, by matching volunteers qualifications (time, talents, and years of experience) with needs of area non-profit and governmental organizations, we provide a valuable service to the community.