Alexandria, Va., resident Tom Sachs joined RSVP-Northern Virginia, the region's largest volunteer group for retirees, a year ago. The 72-year-old currently volunteers with RSVP partner Rebuilding Together. In this podcast, Tom talks about why he enjoys volunteering with Rebuilding Together and about the flexibility RSVP offers for those 55 "and better" who want to make a difference and stay connected with the community. For more information on RSVP, please visit www.rsvpnova.org. Rebuilding Together's mission is "Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives."

RSVP-Northern Virginia volunteer and retiree Jim Waller of Fairfax, Va., talks with RSVP's Rob Paine about volunteering with the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, The Fairfax County Park Authority and JA Finance Park. RSVP is the region's largest volunteer group for individuals 55 "or better." To become an RSVP volunteer please visit www. rsvpnova.org. LCNV volunteer coordinator Amy Tristan is also featured on this podcast.

RSVP-Northern Virginia volunteer Mike McLaughlin of Fairfax Station, VA., talks with Rob Paine of RSVP about how RSVP helped him make the transition from the corporate world to volunteering in retirement. Mike volunteers with several nonprofits through RSVP including the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics where he doubled the NVSO's annual fundraising intake in one year. Mike also helps Fairfax seniors "Age in Place" as a volunteer driver for the Shepherd Center of Fairfax - Burke, Va. RSVP is the official volunteer provider of the games. To register as an NVSO competitor sign up at www.nvso.us before Aug. 31. To register as a volunteer with NVSO and help support the games, please visit www.rsvpnova.org or call 703-403-5360. RSVP is a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria

Shelley Brosnan of Fairfax, Va., a volunteer engagement leader with RSVP-Northern Virginia and the 2019 Fairfax RSVP volunteer of the year, volunteered more than 500 hours of her time in 2018 helping those in need. In the podcast, Shelley talks with RSVP outreach specialist Rob Paine about why volunteering in retirement is important to her and why she joined RSVP-Northern Virginia. For more information on RSVP, the region's largest volunteer program for those 55 or better, please visit www.rsvpnova.org or call 703-403-5360. RSVP-Northern Virginia is a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria.

The goal of the  Mason Music & Memory Initiative program is to improve the quality of life of persons living with dementia by using personalized music to access long-held joyful memories and positive emotions. You can play a critical role in this process as an RSVP-Northern Virginia Volunteer. Learn how you can help by listening to this short podcast.

RSVP-Northern Virginia volunteer Beverly Ritz of Arlington, Va., talks about why she volunteers with RSVP and about the importance and benefits of senior volunteerism.

RSVP-Northern Virginia outreach specialist Rob Paine chats with Amy Tristan, volunteer & outreach coordinator for the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, a partner of RSVP, about the variety of volunteer opportunities available with LCNV. For more information on RSVP-Northern Virginia, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria, please visit www.rsvpnova.org. RSVP is a free service that provides personalized matching between those over 55 and their ideal volunteer opportunities.

For nearly 50 years Cornerstones, a nonprofit partner of RSVP-Northern Virginia based in in Reston, has been promoting self-sufficiency by providing support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality childcare, and other human services.

In this RSVP-Northern Virginia video podcast, Susan Alger, director of volunteer and community engagement at Cornerstones, talks about the important work Cornerstones does and the critical role senior volunteers play in that work in a variety of ways. RSVP-Northern Virginia, a program of Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Arlington and Volunteer Alexandria, is the largest volunteer program in the region for retirees and seniors. For more info on RSVP, please visit www.rsvpnova.org or call RSVP at 703-403-5360.

RSVP Northern Virginia volunteer and engagement leader Rose Alston of Alexandria talks about why she volunteers with RSVP and about the importance and benefits of senior volunteerism.

This RSVP Northern Virginia podcast published July 19, 2018, features Lisa Fikes, Executive Director or Volunteer Arlington, talking about senior volunteer opportunities available thru RSVP in Arlington County, VA, and why senior volunteers are a vital part of the community. For more information on RSVP NOVA, please visit www.rsvpnova.org. RSVP NOVA is a program of Volunteer Arlington, Volunteer Alexandria and Volunteer Fairfax.