Established in 1974, carroll county rsvp (CCRSVP) challenges people age 55 and better to use their energy, skills, innovative spirit and experience to respond to critical needs of the community…

Established in 1974, carroll county rsvp (CCRSVP) challenges people age 55 and better to use their energy, skills, innovative spirit and experience to respond to critical needs of the community through volunteer service. The primary cncs focus area selected for volunteers to serve in is education. Volunteers will also serve in healthy futures, disaster preparedness, capacity building and community priorities. Populations served include home bound elderly, children and families, economically disadvantages individuals and people with physical, emotional or mental disabilities. In the primary focus area, education, 35 or 13% of unduplicated volunteers will serve as tutors and mentors in public and faith based K-12 schools. 40 unduplicated CCRSVP volunteers will serve in projects that result in an outcome. At the end of the three-year grant anticipated outcomes will include ED5: number of students with improved academic performance in literacy and/or math; H9: individuals receiving independent living services. Students receiving rsvp volunteer help will show improvement in literacy, communication skills and social/behavioral skills. The number of home bound or older adults and individuals with disabilities receiving services may report increased social ties/perceived social support and increase in general nutrition. CCRSVP staff will utilize current outcome tools as well as work with partner agencies developing tools and surveys that best measure and reflect the project outcomes. CCRSVP is requesting a cncs federal investment of $40,000 to provide volunteer opportunities for 250 unduplicated volunteers. Those federal dollars will be supplemented by but not limited to carroll county - $9,000, city of carroll - $9,500, united way - $9,000, state of iowa - $7,468 to name a few of the largest donors. Many local service organizations, community chests, foundations, private donors and staff fundraising round out the additional $9,694 funds needed to fulfill the proposed budget. With the funding investment made by many entities and through long standing partnerships with sites, community leaders and citizens of carroll county, CCRSVP will continue to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities that improve and impact the lives of residents.