About Us

Learn more about or history, mission and services we provide at RSVP Suffolk

 

RSVP exists so that someone like you, with the energy, life experience and knowledge to share, can make a big difference where you are most needed - in your community.

  • Is a 501(c)3 organization.
  • RSVP has been serving all of Suffolk County since 1972.
  • Is one of 32 RSVP Senior Projects in New York State.
  • Currently, over 500 volunteers are active in the community through RSVP.
  • We partner with over 75 not-for-profit organizations throughout the county who need volunteers to assist them and have diverse opportunities at their sites.
  • Funded by federal, state, county and local government, as well as foundations and private contributions.
  • Rendered volunteer hours in 2025 is approximately 67,000. The national value of a volunteer hour for 2025 is $36.14, which amounts to approximately 2.5 million dollars.
Seniors doing Tai Chi in class

Our Volunteers

Group photo of bayles Boat Shop
  • Do what they want to do in terms of using their past professional skills, current talents or a vocation.
  • Pick the schedule that best suits their "free" time.
  • Range in age from 55 to 101! You are never too old to give back to your community!
  • Are CEO's, housewives, teachers, social workers, mailmen - everyone has a skill to share!