RSVP+ is a federally and locally funded program that connects agencies with needs to volunteers with skills. Formerly known as RSVP, the + signifies the elimination of its age requirement, its service work across the river into Clay County and the adoption of a new mission statement.
Mission:
RSVP+ North Dakota invites individuals of all ages to enhance personal growth, develop leadership skills, and meet critical community needs through meaningful volunteer service opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
RSVP+ has a variety of opportunities available that can meet your specific interests and skills. Here is just a sample of a few of our options. Call your local RSVP+ to find one that is right for you.
- Become a puppeteer for the Kids on the Block program.
- Deliver meals to the homebound
- Mentor a child
Volunteer Opportunities of the Week!
Southern Valley
Volunteers are needed for the Fargo Kiwanis Club’s 52nd Annual Kiwanis Pancake Karnival. People willing to lend a hand will wither be serving coffee, greeting at the door, being a pancake passer, helping with table service, or with Games galore. Three shifts available: 6:30-11:15am, 10:45-3:30pm, and 3:15-7:30pm. To more information or to volunteer call or email Teresa at 701-231-9753 or Teresa.Huff@ndsu.edu.
Dakota West
Are you an organized person? Dakota West Parent and Family needs your help. They are needing someone to organize and keep their lending library current. Person could work on this at a time of convenience during the week day. Please contact RSVP+ at Beverly.Hafele@ndsu.edu or 701-227-8421.
Central
Meals & Smiles: Volunteer to deliver meals on wheels for the Bismarck Senior Center. 10:45p-12:00p one day per week provides healthy meals to our neighbors who are homebound. A minimal stipend is provided to drivers for gas/mileage, call RSVP+ at 258-5436 to get connected.
North Central
Did you know that your volunteer efforts can help expand airline service at the Minot International Airport? One of the ways airlines grade a potential airport is by the services that can be offered to travelers. Help keep the concession area and gift shop open by volunteering 2-3 hours per month. Let us know if you'd like to learn more about volunteering at the RSVP Galley call Barbara at 701-852-0267 or Miriam at 701-852-3799.
News and Current Projects
Become a fan of Facebook page and recieve electronic updates and invitations to upcoming events!The Voicebook Project is designed for children with an absent or soon to be absent loved one. The absence could be for many reasons; some due to military deployment, incarceration, divorce/separation, etc. Once these children and families are identified we will be asking the loved ones to choose a book and record their voice onto a CD for the child to listen to while they are gone.
The Amachi Mentoring Coalition of North Dakota
The Amachi Mentoring Coalition of North Dakota is a state wide initiative run by RSVP+. It is our mission to work with the communities we serve to recruit and match volunteers with children in need to make a positive impact through meaningful mentoring relationships.The effects of incarceration influence children across the United States both directly and indirectly. Mentoring is just one way that the community can directly benefit the lives of their children.