About

History

Benton County Volunteer Program was originally formed as RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) in 1974. In the 1980s, RSVP reorganized into an Iowa/Benton County “Coop”. In 2001, with the support of the Benton County Supervisors, BCVP was born, in service to the residents of Benton County.

Goals

1 Collaborate with other organizations in an attempt to fulfill the BCVP Mission.
2 Increase nutrition and health services resulting in the decrease of client health risks.
3 Increase clients’ and volunteers’ program access resulting in decreased social isolation.
4 Increase access to services that help improve/maintain client safety and mobility, allowing clients to remain in their private homes.

The Board and Employees of the Benton County Volunteer Program

Seven Member Board of Directors

Ron Dearborn, Chair - Atkins
Colleen Gibbins - Atkins
Sherri Swearengin, Sec. - Belle Plaine
Larry Wiebke - Van Horne
Dianna Wiese - Vinton
Jan Kendall - Luzerne
Connie Barnes - Vinton
Wayne Parizek, Treas. - Belle Plaine (non-voting member)

Employees

Melissa Croy- Executive Director
Wayne Parizek, - Financial Coordinator
Marilyn Sokol, Coordinator South

Funding

In-kind donations are provided by

Benton County Iowa
City of Belle Plaine - Belle Plaine, IA

Key Supporters

Benton County Iowa Board of Supervisors
Communities of Benton County
United Way of East Central Iowa Partners

Grants

Benton County Community Foundation
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s Foundation
Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation