45 CFR § 2553.11 - What is the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t45/s2553.11"
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title: "45 CFR § 2553.11 - What is the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?"
title_number: 45
title_name: "Public Welfare"
section_number: "2553.11"
section_name: "What is the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?"
chapter_name: "CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE"
part_number: "2553"
part_name: "THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "42 U.S.C. 4950"
regulatory_source: "64 FR 14135, Mar. 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "2553"
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# 2553.11 What is the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program?

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of: engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteers.