Are you 55+ and interested in meaningfully serving the local community - but unsure how to find a good volunteer match? Let us assist you!

AmeriCorps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a free program that helps older adults find a fulfilling volunteer opportunity that matches their skills, experience, and interests. Opportunities range from tutoring to gardening, food transport, as well as providing management and operational assistance including training and capacity-building resources for nonprofits. Whether you are looking for an in-person/on site experience or prefer to help remotely working on projects from home or via Zoom—we have many different types of volunteer options.

RSVP also provides mileage reimbursement, volunteer insurance and other benefits. It's a great resource to meet new friends and make a difference!

This program is operated out of Durham County but serves organizations that have operations throughout the Triangle area.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy

TNVLC shall follow the spirit and intent of all federal, state and local employment law and is committed to equal employment opportunity.  To that end, the Board of Directors and Executive Director of TNVLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant in a manner that violates the law.  TNVLC is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, military service or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.  Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. TNVLC’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action, termination, and social, educational and recreational programs. The Executive Director shall act as the responsible agent in the full implementation of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination policy.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Barbara Smith

Reality Ministries

Dr. Barbara Smith started volunteering after retiring from a long career in education. She has a special interest in supporting people with disabilities. After moving to Durham, she attended a performance at DPAC – Reality Ministries annual show. She was so impressed with their show that she decided to volunteer with them. Then Covid hit. (Cont’d)

Kris Fahje

Museum of Life and Science

Kris Fahje moved to Durham in late 2023 and began volunteering with the Museum of Life and Science (MLS) the following spring. She moved to Durham to be closer to family and has spent a lot of time at MLS with her grandchildren over the years. She had such a great experience visiting the museum and wanted to give back through volunteering. Kris also heard Miguel and Margaret Rubiera from Emanuel Food Pantry speak at her church about volunteering at the food pantry. Supporting organizations that address food insecurity is a passion for Kris. (Cont’d)