Frequently asked questions

Q.	I have learning difficulties. Can I volunteer with RSVP?
A.	Yes. RSVP has a policy of not rejecting anyone who wants to volunteer. So whatever your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or state of health, we will try to find something that suits you.
Q.	How can I find out about volunteering opportunities in my area?
A.	Please visit the contacts page of this website. Select the country where you are living or where you want to volunteer. Then follow the instructions for contacting us by e-mail, telephone or mail.
Q.	Will RSVP pay my out-of-pocket expenses?
A.	Yes. It is RSVP policy that all its volunteers should be entitled to claim reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of their voluntary work.
Q.	When I have been placed in a project, what on-going support does RSVP provide?
A.	Local RSVP organisers keep in regular contact with their volunteers. Many arrange local meetings and social events to enable volunteers to share their experiences and to support each other.
Q.	Do I have the skills / experience to be of much use as a volunteer?
A.	Over your lifetime, you will have collected many skills and a great deal of experience that will be of value to others. We will take care to place you in a project which where you can use the skills / experience that you do have. If further training is appropriate and you think it would be useful, this can be arranged.
Q.	How much time will I need to commit?
A.	As much or as little as you like. Some people like to set side 1-2 hours each week on a particular day and time. Others like to be completely flexible and fit their volunteering around other activities
Q.	What is different about volunteering with RSVP?
A.	RSVP believes that volunteering should benefit the volunteer just as much as the person being helped. For the most part RSVP does not recruit people to people to carry out specific tasks. Instead, the emphasis is on the volunteer and finding something that will suit his / her interests and talents.

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