RSVP Mission Statement: To make a positive impact in the community by recruiting volunteers 55 and older to help public and non-profit organizations deliver essential services to people of all ages and identities, providing Dane County with a valuable resource.

RSVP seeks to: utilize the skills, knowledge, and life experiences of people who are retired, helping them to lead healthy, productive lives; respond to increasing requests for volunteers to help meet critical needs; increase the variety of volunteer opportunities; provide opportunities for intergenerational projects and age-integrated activities; plan programming in cooperation with the groups, agencies and institutions with which it is involved, as needed and requested; involve volunteers in planning and decision-making on community programs, boards, and committees; *increase public awareness concerning contributions and needs of people age 55 and older and improve the image of aging.

Revised RSVP Vision Statement: RSVP aspires to build and expand a community-wide network of volunteers and organizations that value individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent.  RSVP strives to enrich the lives of senior volunteers and enhance support services for all Dane County residents.