Looking for a way to give back and stay connected in your community? Research shows that older adults benefit physically, mentally, and emotionally by volunteering. The City of El Paso offers the following opportunities to senior volunteers who are willing to share their talents, experiences, and skills throughout El Paso County:
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
El Paso’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) can help you put your skills, experience, and talent to work. You’ll not only make new friendships with people in the community you will also make a significant difference in the lives of others.
We place individuals, aged 55 and up, in more than 30 community organizations, helping with pressing issues such as food security, companionship, respite care, transportation, and social support.
RSVP has been part of the community of El Paso since 1974. Currently, there are more than 600 active volunteers in the program that offer their time at over 30 organizations.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is:
- America's largest volunteer network for people 55 and older.
- Encourages seniors to bring a lifetime of talent, experience, skills, and hobbies to community projects, organizations, and agencies needing talented volunteers.
- Brings together the life experience of volunteers with community needs.
- Volunteers donate their time at several non-profit agencies and organizations (Museums, Libraries, Police Departments, Senior Centers, Food Pantries, and Hospitals).
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Requirements
- be age 55 or older
- serve without pay
- no education or income requirements
- willingness to serve
For More Information
Lorraine Hernandez, Volunteer Program Specialist
(915) 212-1676
[email protected]
Noemi Saldana, Volunteer Program Specialist
(915) 212-1684
[email protected]
Or [email protected]
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council
- Assistance League
- Books are Gems
- Border Patrol Museum
- Calling All Seniors
- CASA of El Paso
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Eastside Senior Center
- El Paso Police Department
- El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens
- Friends of Northeast Library
- Hilos de Plata Senior Center
- Hospice of El Paso
- I.S. Library Bookstore
- Jessie Moreno Happiness Senior Center
- Kelly Memorial Food Pantry
- Memorial Senior Center
- Mission Senior Community
- Montwood Church of Christ Food Pantry
- Pavo Real Senior Center
- Polly Harris Senior Center
- Ronald McDonald House
- Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry
- Salvation Army of El Paso
- San Juan Senior Center
- Second Chance Wildlife Rescue
- Senior Adult Program at EPCC
- Texas AgriLife Extension
- Veterans Affair
- Wayne Thornton Community Center at Grandview
- Wellington Chew Senior Nutrition Center
- West Texas Medical Reserve Corp.
- Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care Food Pantry
- Ysleta Senior Housing
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
The Foster Grandparent Program fulfills a dual function by offering income eligible adults, aged 55 and over, significant volunteer prospects, concurrently addressing crucial community requirements through service to children with exceptional needs.
Foster Grandparent volunteers are adults 55 and older who provide one-on-one emotional support, mentoring and tutoring to children in preschool and school-aged children.
Why Become A Foster Grandparent?
- Foster Grandparents can occupy a unique place in children's lives, as children may form distinct relationships with them compared to those they have with parents and staff.
- Foster Grandparents are important to the teachers and staff with whom they work because they offer a wealth of knowledge and experience.
- The quality of life is enhanced for Foster Grandparents by offering opportunities for social engagement and companionship, while also providing a stipend.
Requirements:
- Must be 55 years of age and older
- Complete a volunteer application
- Meet income requirements
- Provide proof of income and residence
- Pass background screening
- Be able to serve 20-35 hours per week
- Complete mandatory pre-service training.
Benefits
- Earn a tax free stipend (does not effect government aid)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Receive paid time-off
- Paid training
- Participate in recognition and appreciation events.
Contact Information
For questions you can email the program at [email protected] or contact on of our specialists below.
Evangelina Krebsbach Volunteer Program Specialist
(915) 212-1664
[email protected]
Rebeca Licerio Volunteer Program Specialist
(915) 212-1678
[email protected]
Volunteering Sites
EPISD
- Aoy Elementary School
- Crockett Elementary School
- Dr. Joseph E. Torres Elementary School
- Douglass Elementary School
- Coach Walley Hartley Pk-8 School
- Hart Elementary
- Hillside Elementary
- Kohlberg Elementary
- Logan Elementary
- Moye Elementary
YISD
- Edgemere Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School
- Capistrano Elementary School
SISD
- Benito Martinez Elementary School
- Jane Hambric Elementary
- O’Shea Keleher Elementary School
Other Sites
- YWCA EPCC Valle Verde-Academies for Early Learning (AEL)
- YWCA EPCC Transmountain AEL
- Escobar (AEL)
- Rogers (AEL)
- YMCA Armed Forces Child Development Center
- Center Against Sexual & Family Violence
- El Paso County Juvenile Probation
Mailing List for Nonprofit Organizations
If your nonprofit organization is based in the city of El Paso and would like to explore the grant opportunities provided by the Department of Community & Human Development, please click on the link below to subscribe to our mailing list.