Southern Iowa RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) received funding for the 2020 grant cycle from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Southern Iowa RSVP volunteers serve in a variety of community volunteer positions in four counties in southern Iowa – Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold and Union. Southern Iowa RSVP is sponsored by Graceland University.
Kelly Everett said on behalf of Graceland University, “As the vice president for institutional advancement which includes the RSVP program, we are thrilled to receive the continuation grant so that our community members 55 and over can continue to make a difference in the lives of all of those who live in the areas we cover in Southern Iowa.”
Shirley Kessel, Graceland’s authorized representative to the program, received the letter of approval and said, “We are excited about the growth of the Southern Iowa RSVP program over the last few years.”
Southern Iowa RSVP is beginning its third year with its program director, Lisa Kolb, about to begin her second year with the program.
“Southern Iowa RSVP has an amazing group of volunteers who serve their community with distinction,” Kolb said. “We are looking forward to seeing what this next year holds for Southern Iowa RSVP volunteers and our community.”
Southern Iowa RSVP is dedicated to connecting senior and retired individuals 55 years of age and older with community organizations in Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold and Union counties in southern Iowa. These connections allow volunteers to serve as much or as little as they want in both long-term or short-term volunteer opportunities. RSVP is part of the National Senior Service Corps, which is under CNCS.
If interested in participating in Southern Iowa RSVP volunteer opportunities, contact Kolb at 641-784-5046 or lisak1@graceland.edu.