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ORANGE COUNTY RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT Nineteenth Year (1992 -1993) The Volunteer Communit Orange County is home to over 11,000 people over the age of 60 (about 12.4% of the total population). It continues to be a popular retirement area with many retirees remaining active and contributing to the community through volunteerism. This year has seen changes in our staff. The director resigned due to pregnancy; clerical staff was reduced because of health reasons. There has been no assistant as the assistant director became the full -time director. However, a search is now on for that position. We were understaffed approximately six months. However, the program continued to meet and exceed goals and objectives based on quarterly reports. The RSVP Evaluation Committee conducted formal program evaluations in certain areas this year. Questionnaires were sent to active and inactive volunteer agency stations, 79 in all, to make contact with all agencies that may need RSVP help. The 18 active stations that replied reported satisfying results. (See examples). Questionnaires were also sent to inactive (exiting) volunteers most of whom had been very active during their years with RSVP. A 57% response rate was achieved. We found that there were three reasons for persons leaving the RSVP program: (1) poor health, (2) moving out of town, and (3) securing employment. None of the volunteers left because of dissatisfaction with the program. These questions also addressed their level of satisfaction as active volunteers for which results were positive. (See example). RSVP Programming RSVP is responsive to community needs and publicizes through radio, newspapers, newsletters, and TV. The new director is serving on the Advisory Council of the new Orange County Volunteer Center (RSVP was active in creating the Center). A relationship between the new Center and RSVP has been established for cross referrals of volun- teers over and under age 60. Previously, RSVP was the only referral agency for volunteers in Orange County. Many people under 60 called for volunteer opportunities and were referred. Far more requests came in for volunteer assistance than could be addressed in a timely manner. Perhaps together RSVP and the Volunteer Center can better meet the needs of the non - profit agencies. Over 60 volunteer stations are active, providing a variety of volun- teer assignments. A station training program has been planned. The sub - committees have provided excellent input for determining the direction of the program. special projects this year which were 16-A.