L.A. Works RSVP Food Security VISTA

L.A. Works was founded in 1991 to harness LA¿s volunteer power. Each year we mobilize more than 25,000 volunteers to address critical issues impacting our community, with the goal to unite Angelenos and inspire action for a more equitable Los Angeles. L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: increase volunteer participation in community service projects; build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions through access to volunteers and other resources; and educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles community.

The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in communities across the country. The RSVP Food Security VISTA program, sponsored by L.A. Works, aims to combat food insecurity in Los Angeles by engaging volunteers aged 55 and older in meaningful service. The VISTA member will strengthen the capacity of nonprofit partners by developing sustainable systems for recruiting, engaging, and retaining older adult volunteers. Through partnerships with organizations addressing food insecurity, the VISTA member will create targeted outreach materials, support volunteer coordination, and design toolkits that improve volunteer management practices. Additionally, the RSVP Food Security VISTA member will raise awareness about food insecurity among older adults by conducting research, developing advocacy tools, and supporting educational campaigns. This program not only addresses the immediate need for food access in under-resourced communities but also empowers older adults to contribute to long-term solutions. By the end of the service term, the program will leave a lasting impact through improved volunteer infrastructure and increased community engagement in the fight against hunger.