The Retired and Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) is the largest organized senior volunteer program in the nation and is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service. This program is sponsored by the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and administered by the Cumberland County Office on Aging & Disability Services, provides opportunities for people aged 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choices of volunteer assignments working in community wide projects throughout Cumberland County, New Jersey.  Since 2024, more than 175 RSVP volunteers have been active throughout the county, serving in over 30 volunteer stations that support agencies, senior centers, and community programs.  Their service ranges from occasional, project-based assistance to ongoing weekly commitments, with each volunteer offering their own skills, experience, and passion to meet local needs.  Since 2024, RSVP volunteers have contributed more than 400 hours of service, reflecting their extraordinary dedication and continued impact on the RSVP program.

RSVP Helps volunteers to...

• Experience a sense of belonging
• Achieve something of importance
• Express their creativity
• Find an outlet for their compassion and desire to help others
• Have a positive impact by using their skills and knowledge to help your community

Eligibility

• Adults who are at least 55 years of age are eligible for the RSVP program

Benefits

• Participate in meaningful, challenging, and interesting volunteer opportunities
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Learn new skills
• Receive free supplemental accident, liability, and automobile insurance while traveling to and from volunteer assignments.
• Benefit from year-round appreciation, highlighted by an annual recognition event each May.
  

Where They Serve

• RSVP members serve in many organizations in the community.

Make a difference in your community by Volunteering

Your community needs you! RSVP can help you use your skills and talents to assists others. Volunteers are the “Helping Hands” of the majority of non-profit organizations and are often in short supply. RSVP volunteer’s help these agencies meet the priority needs of the community. The staff of RSVP will be happy to match your skills to the specific needs of our community’s agencies. We can open doors to make the right contact for you as a volunteer. We're always interested in hearing about your volunteer experience and will contact you periodically to make certain you are satisfied with your assignment. For more information about volunteering, please call or visit the RSVP Office at 800 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton, N.J. Phone: 856-691-1328.

RSVP of Cumberland County New Jersey needs volunteers for the following sites:

RSVP Advisory Council	Seeking members to meet quarterly and assist with outreach, volunteer recruitment, event planning, and donation solicitation efforts.
SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)	State sponsored program needs volunteers to assist and council seniors with health insurance questions, mandatory training and monthly meeting
Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center	Volunteers are needed to assist with outreach efforts, provide information to visitors, and help with occasional clerical tasks.
Millville Army Airfield Museum	Volunteers are needed to serve as museum guides, help with events, and support the Executive Director with designated tasks.
Code Blue Project	Needs volunteers to assist with the preparation of the "Warming Centers". Centers are located in Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland.