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#14 of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove

RSVP stands for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and is a National program.  Different types of agencies house the program across the Nation, but it is a perfect fit for Dove in central Illinois.  Volunteers providing service is what RSVP and Dove is all about!

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