Benefits
PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE
RSVP staff will work with you to identify a volunteer opportunity that will meet your individual interests. We will match your skills, interests, schedule and geographic availability with a volunteer position that is right for you or create a volunteer position for you. We will continue to be available to provide ongoing information and support as your volunteer needs evolve.
BE COUNTED AS PART OF A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Active adults 55 years of age and older are giving thousands of hours daily to positively impact the communities they live in. Your hours will be counted with those of your peers to demonstrate to policy makers and the community the impact of age 55+ volunteerism on a local and national level. Help send the message that RSVP members are making meaningful contributions, solving problems and bringing our communities together.
HEARTLAND RSVP NEWSLETTER
Every two months the Heartland RSVP newsletter will inform you about issues affecting volunteers and provide updates on volunteer needs in our community.
RECOGNITION EVENTS
Heartland RSVP members are recognized for their volunteer service during June at the Recognition Event. In early December, RSVP members and the community are invited to a Holiday Event. These events are a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow RSVP members and offer RSVP staff an opportunity to honor you and the work that you do.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
A 1999 study by the University of Michigan identified health benefits to individuals who volunteered just one hour per week. The study demonstrates that "people live longer because they volunteer, rather than people volunteer because they're healthier and hence more likely to live longer."
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
As an RSVP member, you will be covered by supplemental insurance when you volunteer. The volunteer insurance program includes three coverages-accident insurance, excess liability insurance, and excess auto liability insurance.
Accident Insurance provides excess accidental medical insurance directly to a volunteer when he or she is injured traveling directly to or from, or participating in, volunteer activities. There is a small Loss of Life benefit attached to this provision, which is why you are asked to list a beneficiary on your enrollment form. This insurance does not duplicate benefits payable under Medicare or any other valid and collectable insurance coverage. The coverage is limited to a maximum of $50,000.
Excess Volunteer Liability provides protection if you are liable for bodily injury or property damage arising out of performance of your volunteer duties. This coverage is in excess of and noncontributing with any other valid and collectible insurance you may have. The coverage is limited to $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Excess Automobile Liability Insurance provides an extra layer of protection for you as a registered volunteer driver while performing your volunteer duties. Coverage does not apply to any damage to your vehicle. You must maintain your own auto liability coverage at least equal to the state required minimums.
TRAVEL & REIMBURSEMENT
If you need transportation to and/or from your station, RSVP provides a minivan, with a volunteer driver, who will provide transportation between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.
RSVP pays transportation costs to and from your volunteer job, if you request it. If you drive your own car, keep track of your mileage on a RSVP Mileage form, send it to the office the first week of the month following the month the miles was driven, and we will pay you the current mileage rate per mile up to 100 miles a month.
RSVP staff will work with you to identify a volunteer opportunity that will meet your individual interests. We will match your skills, interests, schedule and geographic availability with a volunteer position that is right for you or create a volunteer position for you. We will continue to be available to provide ongoing information and support as your volunteer needs evolve.
BE COUNTED AS PART OF A NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Active adults 55 years of age and older are giving thousands of hours daily to positively impact the communities they live in. Your hours will be counted with those of your peers to demonstrate to policy makers and the community the impact of age 55+ volunteerism on a local and national level. Help send the message that RSVP members are making meaningful contributions, solving problems and bringing our communities together.
HEARTLAND RSVP NEWSLETTER
Every two months the Heartland RSVP newsletter will inform you about issues affecting volunteers and provide updates on volunteer needs in our community.
RECOGNITION EVENTS
Heartland RSVP members are recognized for their volunteer service during June at the Recognition Event. In early December, RSVP members and the community are invited to a Holiday Event. These events are a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow RSVP members and offer RSVP staff an opportunity to honor you and the work that you do.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
- Increase in self-esteem
- Lowered blood pressure
- Protection against social isolation
- Reduction in the impact of stress
- Strengthening of the immune system
A 1999 study by the University of Michigan identified health benefits to individuals who volunteered just one hour per week. The study demonstrates that "people live longer because they volunteer, rather than people volunteer because they're healthier and hence more likely to live longer."
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
As an RSVP member, you will be covered by supplemental insurance when you volunteer. The volunteer insurance program includes three coverages-accident insurance, excess liability insurance, and excess auto liability insurance.
Accident Insurance provides excess accidental medical insurance directly to a volunteer when he or she is injured traveling directly to or from, or participating in, volunteer activities. There is a small Loss of Life benefit attached to this provision, which is why you are asked to list a beneficiary on your enrollment form. This insurance does not duplicate benefits payable under Medicare or any other valid and collectable insurance coverage. The coverage is limited to a maximum of $50,000.
Excess Volunteer Liability provides protection if you are liable for bodily injury or property damage arising out of performance of your volunteer duties. This coverage is in excess of and noncontributing with any other valid and collectible insurance you may have. The coverage is limited to $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Excess Automobile Liability Insurance provides an extra layer of protection for you as a registered volunteer driver while performing your volunteer duties. Coverage does not apply to any damage to your vehicle. You must maintain your own auto liability coverage at least equal to the state required minimums.
TRAVEL & REIMBURSEMENT
If you need transportation to and/or from your station, RSVP provides a minivan, with a volunteer driver, who will provide transportation between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday.
RSVP pays transportation costs to and from your volunteer job, if you request it. If you drive your own car, keep track of your mileage on a RSVP Mileage form, send it to the office the first week of the month following the month the miles was driven, and we will pay you the current mileage rate per mile up to 100 miles a month.
