RSVP is a network of people 55 and over, who use their skills and talents across Denton County in various volunteer activities.

Mission Statement

Chisholm Trail RSVP, Inc. Improves lives, strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through national service programs and volunteering in Denton County, Texas and surrounding communities.  

Vision Statement

RSVP: Serving Denton County will reduce poverty and hunger and improve health and education in our communities. 

Volunteer Focus Areas:

  • Education
  • Food Security
  • Health & Well Being
  • Veterans
  • Economic Oportunity
  • Disaster Services

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RSVP serves as a one-stop clearinghouse to connect volunteers, age 55 and over, with meaningful community service. There is an RSVP match for everyone who wants to remain active in their local community. Volunteers have a choice from serving at their favorite non-profit agency or being matched with an agency to develop new skills or interests or participating in one of several RSVP-sponsored special initiatives.

Volunteer Opportunities

According to a study by B. Hart and T. Risley, 1995, a child from a low-income family enters kindergarten with a listening vocabulary of 3,000 words, while a child of a middle-income family enters with a listening vocabulary of 20,000 words. In addition, a summary of findings by Denton West and Geronimo-Hausken (2000) state that less than half of families read to their kindergarten age children on a daily basis. With this in mind, public school officials determined the need to develop programs that would encourage Kindergarten and First grade students to embrace the enjoyment of reading. Children are prone to excel in school throughout their entire education if they have a stronger literary base from a young age. This in turn will positively effect their vocabularies. Additionally, years of research indicates that children are more likely to succeed in learning when they feel supported. Secretary Paige of the Department of Education said that how well children learn to read affects directly not only how successful they are in school but how well they do throughout their lives. He said that when children learn to read, they have the key that opens the door to all the knowledge of the world. Without this key, many children are left behind.

How can you give back to your community?

Nurture emerging intellects by mentoring, tutoring, and reading to public school children as a Rockin’ (LISD, LEISD and Denton ISD)

Increase food security for those with hunger through meal deliveries, food pantries, and soup kitchens. (Our Daily Bread, Denton Community Food Center, CCA, Little Elm Food Bank, Shiloh Field Community Garden, Panera Bread Dough-Nation, SPAN-MOW)
Promote healthy lifestyles and well-being through community outreach and services, including recent initiatives aimed toward combating the Covid-19 Pandemic. (All county hospitals, Oncology Center, MRC)
Respond to the most critical needs of Denton County by building organizational capacity for local non- profits. (United Way, Interfaith Ministries, Hearts for Homes, Museums, Libraries, Senior Centers)
Support the arts by serving as an usher for Theatre performances.

Current Volunteer Requests.

Rockin' Readers

A reading enrichment and mentoring program for elementary school students, Rockin’ Readers was inspired by the donation of a rocking chair to a Denton elementary school. RSVP volunteers read to classes Pre-K  thru 3rd grade on a regularly scheduled basis. This program is currently offered in DISD, LISD, Aubrey ISD and Little Elm ISD and continues to grow each school year.

Special Initiatives

Meet Our Volunteers

You too can become a part of our Volunteer Network...

Doug Brown

Computer Restoration Program

MaryAnn Fuller

RSVP Golf Classic Commitee

Erma Capenter

Community Events

Jack Johnson

American Legion Senior Center
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“Bringing Americans together to serve communities” - AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. AmeriCorps helps make service to others a cornerstone of our national culture. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.