RSVP Funding
Mesa County RSVP is funded by donations from local businesses and individuals as well as government and other grants. Learn how to donate to Mesa County RSVP.
Become a Volunteer!
Become a Volunteer!
Partnering Agencies
Signature Projects
Join our Board of Directors
Become a Volunteer!
STEP 1:
Complete or print your Volunteer Application 2023 .
STEP 2:
Email completed application here: volunteer@rsvpgrandjunction.org
Or call for an appointment with our Volunteer Manager. 970-243-9839 ext. 5
Become a Volunteer!
STEP 1:
Complete or print your volunteer application here:Volunteer-Application
STEP 2:
Email completed application here: volunteer@rsvpgrandjunction.org
Or call for an appointment with our Volunteer Manager. 970-243-9839 ext. 5
Partnering Agencies
Join RSVP and volunteer at one or more of these exceptional non-profit organizations!
- AARP Colorado
- Adventist Community Services
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Red Cross
- ARC Thrift Store
- Center for Independence
- Child and Migrant Services
- City of Fruita-Parks & Rec
- City of Grand Junction—Law Enforcement and Parks & Rec
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Colorado Welcome Center
- Community Food Bank
- Community Hospital
- Counseling & Education Ctr
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- EUREKA McConnell Science Center
- Family Health West/CO Canyons Hospital
- Fruita Chamber of Commerce
- Goodwill Store
- Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra
- Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
- Grand Villa Assisted Living
- Habitat For Humanity
- Hilltop Community Resource
- Holy Family School
- Homeward Bound of Grand
- HopeWest Hospice
- KAFM Radio
- Karis, Inc.-The House
- Kiwanis Club Of Grand Junction
- Larchwood Inns
- LaVilla Grande Care Center
- Meals on Wheels
- Mesa County Government
- Mesa County Libraries
- Museum of Western Colorado
- National Alliance for Mental Illness
- Palisade Chamber of Commerce
- Palisade Historical Society
- Partners of Mesa County
- Project Linus
- Riverside Educational Center
- Roice-Hurst Humane Society
- School District 51
- Senior Recreation Center
- St. Mary’s Medical Center
- United Way of Mesa County
- V. A. Western CO Health Care System (VA Hospital)
- Visit GJ (GJ Visitors Center)
- Western CO Business Dev. Corp.—Incubator Center
- Western CO Center for Arts
- Western CO Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockie
Signature Projects
Our certified counselors help Medicare beneficiaries understand their healthcare coverage and prescription drug plans.
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Handyman Project
Project volunteers make minor home repairs and adaptations for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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Senior Scholar Project
Volunteers tutor children in reading, math, and science in schools and other education centers.
Join our Board of Directors
The current RSVP Board of Directors is seeking volunteers to join us as new Board members. If you are enthusiastic about RSVP’s mission and want to leverage your experiences to help, please consider applying today. The application is linked below.
Volunteer Opportunities
Open Positions
- Mindful Mutts
Student Supervisors
“Mutts” is a community project between 4 organizations to benefit Mesa County Animal Services’ shelter dogs. Interest in helping high school students learn the hands-on Animal Care Program curriculum is urgently needed.
- Program runs from March through May 10th.
- Schedule: Every other Wed. from 1:00 to 2:50.
- Located at Mesa County Animal Services: 971 A. Coffman Rd.
- Supervise 2 students interested in caring for shelter dogs.
- Supervise 1 hour of animal socialization.
- 40 min. of facility care: cleaning etc.
- Supervise 2 students interested in caring for shelter dogs.
- Volunteers are not required to assist with these tasks, but can if they choose.
- Background check is required
- Training is provided.
- Call Dave Carlo for more information at 970-243-9839 or email HERE.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Volunteer Drivers
Caring, compassionate volunteers needed to show a courteous and friendly demeanor, assisting patients
needing care. Available positions are listed below with some of the requirements
and qualifications.
Shuttle Cart Driver
Safe driving record is required.
- Physical is required
- Training provided.
- Volunteer Driver
- Safely transport riders to and from health care appointments.
- Safe driving record, background check and fingerprints required.
- Training Provided.
- Safely transport riders to and from health care appointments.
Call RSVP for more information at 970-243-9839 or email HERE.
AARP/Tax-Aide
Client Facilitators
AARP and Tax-Aide have partnered to provide free tax filing services for 2022
federal and state returns. They need help with the foot traffic at the Wells Fargo
Bank building at 359 Main St.
Full or half-day volunteers are needed.
Wednesday through Saturday shifts are available.
- Training provided.
Call RSVP for more information at 970-243-9839 or email AARP HERE.
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
Victim Advocates
The Victim Advocate Program (VAP) provides comfort and compassion to a person who may have just experienced the worst event in their life.
Now accepting applications for the 2023 VAP Academy.
40 hours of classroom training, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from February 28 – April 6, 2023.
- VAPs are then asked to sign-up for at least three 12 hour shifts per month to be on call, responding to scenes of crime and other traumatic incidents.
Contact Tracy Baker at 970-244-3275 or Tracy.Baker@mesacounty.us
Visit their website HERE
CASA of Mesa County
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Their mission is to provide a voice in court for victims of abuse and neglect in
Mesa County.
- Long-term commitment, up to two years.
- Access to computer and transportation needed
- Training provided
Contact Shannon Carstens at CASA: 970-242-4191 or Shannon@casamc.org
Visit their website HERE
Senior Life Options at Hilltop
Hilltop needs volunteers to help enrich the lives of residents and combat the isolation that has been experienced by so many over the course of the pandemic.
- Teach an art, exercise, or cooking class.
- Record life stories read to the visually impaired or lead a book club.
- Visit with residents. Share musical talents, bring your licensed Therapy dog, play games, and more!
Contact Hilltop at 970-244-0659 or visit their website HERE
Visit Grand Junction
Share your Grand Junction experience with visitors from around the world as well as
information on the Colorado National Monument, hiking, camping, skiing, and biking trails.
- Make your own schedule for 2.5 to 3 hours a shift.
- Shifts don’t require long periods of standing, and they provide snacks and drinks!
- Help organize tours of new or unique local businesses and enjoy learning more about our area.
Call RSVP for more information at 970-243-9839 or visit their website HERE.
One-Time Events
Spring Art Week
at The Art Center of Western Colorado
Over 1,300 children from different schools will be learning at the Art Center. Help enrich the experience of Mesa County students!
- Set up: March 20-24
- Help cut paper for the origami station
- Make your own schedule
- Help cut paper for the origami station
- Event week: March 27-31
- 10:00-12:00 each day
- Assist the teacher at the origami station
- No experience needed
- Assist the teacher at the origami station
- 10:00-12:00 each day
To help in any way, contact the Director of Youth Education & Help for All:
Rachel Egleston
970-243-7337 Ext. 7 or Email HERE.
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Thank you for your support!
Donations
Your donations help RSVP strengthen our community by engaging volunteers ages 55 and over. Each volunteer placement provides community programs with essential support. Thank you for strengthening Mesa County! All donations to RSVP are tax-deductible.
In-Kind Donations
We accept in-kind donations. For more information about the types of items we accept, please email info@rsvpgrandjunction.org.
Become a Sponsor
Our sponsoring partners are an important part of our success. To contact someone from our Fundraising Committee, please email info@rsvpgrandjunction.org.