Thirty-four Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers from 12 Dane County communities received awards at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on October 18.

Social researcher have long known that loneliness can be a health risk and that people who develop a network of people in their lives tend to live longer, healthier lives.

After 30 years in our Segoe Road location, RSVP has moved to more spacious offices.  Our new address is 6501 Watts Road, Suite 250, in Madison.

Thank you to the Green Bay Packers Foundation for a $5,000 "Seniors and Technology Grant," which allowed us to improve our Computer Buddy and Foster Grandparent Programs.

Congratulations to RSVP's Bus Buddy Coordinators, Susan Morrison, Heather Johnson, Bruce Verhelst, and Angela Haskin who have received the 2018 United Way Distinguished Service Award.

RSVP will celebrate its 45th anniversary at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on October 26.  Over those 45 years, more than 10,000 volunteers have given of their time and energy to help neighbors in 11 Dane County Communities.

A Stand Down Event to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk to connect with valuable resources -- from employment and training to free medical/dental evaluations -- will be held Saturday, October 28, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Salvation Army, 3030 Darbo Drive, Madison.

RSVP of Dane County accepted the Governor's "Senior Corps Program of the Year" award for its Driver Services/Vets Helping Vets program.  The award recognizes the program for its impact on veterans and seniors in Dane County who may be isolated and/or living on a limited income.

This year, the annual Triad crime prevention and safety conference will be held online for five Friday’s in October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

Early this year, RSVP of Dane County marked a milestone - we welcomed our 10,000th volunteer!

RSVP's 2018 Sweepstakes is underway.  Dubbed "A Tisket...A Tasket...You Could Win a Basket," our Sweepstakes offers a choice of six baskets for you to win, each filled with fun prizes.  For complete Sweepstakes details, please read more.

Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something.  Celebrate National Volunteer Week and learn what YOU can do at the RSVP Open House on Tuesday, April 25.

A Bus Buddy Tour offers a fun way for seniors (60+) to see a Madison attraction and also learn to use the Madison Metro bus.  For 2017, there are five different hometown tours to pick from.

RSVP of Dane County will be hosting a food drive through January 30 to benefit the Catholic Multi Cultural Center.

A Stand Down Event to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk to connect with valuable resources - from employment and training to free medical/dental evaluations - will be held Saturday, October 22, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Salvation Army, 3030 Darbo Drive, Madison.

"Salute to the Sixties" is the theme of RSVP's Volunteer Appreciation event scheduled for Thursday, October 20.

Three RSVP volunteers were selected to receive special honors from a field of 74 amazing nominees who provide service to Dane County at this year's United Way Volunteer Award ceremony.

Kids say the darndest things. That's why they are sure to put a smile on your face and keep you young-at-heart. Here are some ways you can brighten your day by working with children this fall.

RSVP has been chosen to receive 75% of the proceeds of an eBay auction of a Deering Banjo Company custom Goodtime Artisan Charity banjo.  The auction closes Friday, April 29.

The RSVP of Dane County Driver Services/Vets Helping Vets Program has received a 2015 Honorable Mention STAR Award from the National Volunteer Transportation Center.