Due to the concerns with COVID-19, and following the directives from our state government, SUNY Oswego and social distancing practices, the RSVP office will remain closed until Monday, October 5th. RSVP staff will continue to work remotely and may still be reached by telephone at 315-312-2317 or via email at rsvp@oswego.edu during business hours, M-F 8am-4pm.
RSVP is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to encourage and foster the development and maintenance of volunteer opportunities that engage, support and enhance the lives of Americans 55+, while responding to the priority needs of the community.
RSVP began as an outgrowth by private groups and government agencies to create opportunities of engagement, activity, and growth for older Americans. One of the earliest programs, the Community Service Society of New York, began in 1965 on Staten Island. The project involved a small group of volunteers who were dedicated to serving their communities in a variety of ways. It was due to the success of their efforts that led to an amendment to the Older Americans Act, creating RSVP as a nationwide program in 1969. Learn more about our historY>>
