Share Interests and Experience. Make Meaningful Connections. Improve Our Community.
JOIN US at RSVP.
The AmeriCorps RSVP program at L.A. Works is a central place for volunteers ages 55+ to find rewarding and worthwhile ways to give back through nonprofit programs and partnerships all over Los Angeles.
Use the helpful info below to Get Involved Today!
What is RSVP at
L.A. Works?
RSVP is a nationally funded program that is a part of AmeriCorps Seniors. By joining the L.A. Works RSVP program, you’re pitching in with a network of other 55+ volunteers making changes in their communities from coast to coast. RSVP at L.A. Works is your local chapter for a winning national volunteer league!
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L.A. Works is where Angelenos looking to serve come to find volunteer opportunities across all communities. We welcome the largest network of Los Angeles-based nonprofits to come here to use our website and to meet volunteers like you. Volunteers like yourself get to reap the benefits of having a one-stop shop for different ways to volunteer across a multitude of categories of interest. There is no better example of how L.A. Works works than the RSVP Program!
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So, think of RSVP as an exclusive portal on the site that opens only to volunteers 55+. You'll have access to all the events listed on our website while gaining opportunities where volunteers your age are exclusively sought after!
On your behalf, your RSVP Staff cultivates partnerships with organizations that focus specifically on -
K-12 Mentoring and Tutoring
Career Readiness and Job Skills
Project Leading
Social Connections
and more...
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Ready to Start Volunteering?
There are THREE ways to find your opportunities...
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1. Search Our Site
2. Join the RSVP Mailing List
3. Contact Staff for Assistance
Search Our Site
On our site you have options to refine and filter from our hundreds of postings to find what works for you!
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We have two ways to view and search. Click below to try both!
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Join the RSVP Mailing List
Contact RSVP Staff
Let us help!
Send an email to staff at
rsvp@laworks.com
Be part of something special!
Experience the many benefits of volunteering through RSVP:
Try Something New
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Learn a new skill or keep your existing skills sharp.
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Meet like-minded Angelenos who want to share their life experiences at large scale volunteer events like MLK Day and Cesar Chavez Day.
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Make social connections with isolated individuals through TeleSocial.
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Join a workshop or take part in a one-on-one tutor/mentor session to help mitigate the devastating impact the pandemic has had on academic achievement.
Make an Impact
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750 RSVP volunteers currently provide critical support to organizations across L.A.
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Caring for animals in shelters and sanctuaries at over 1,200 volunteer projects
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Providing educational and enrichment activities for over 65,000 disadvantaged youth
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Hundreds of children and young adults receive tutoring and mentoring services.
Enjoy the Benefits
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Free Membership in the local chapter of a national volunteer network.
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Custom curated newsletters focused on upcoming volunteer events.
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Appreciation Events with a chance to socialize.
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Free supplemental insurance coverage from AmeriCorps during volunteer hours.
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RSVP Staff that can help you find ways to volunteer and get the most out of your membership.