The Volunteer Center of Benton and Franklin Counties recruits and refers volunteers to more than 240 agencies and organizations. The Volunteer Center is part of a national network serving as the primary local leadership organization working to promote and support effective volunteerism. The Volunteer Center is an umbrella organization for the Legal Aid Program, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Volunteer Resource Program (VRP), and Directors Of Volunteers In Agencies (DOVIA). The Volunteer Center is also a member of the Points of Light Foundation and is a United Way participating agency.

The Volunteer Resource Program (VRP) places youths age 13 to adults age 54. Programs sponsored by the VRP are "Doing Something Saturdays" which allow families, youth, and groups to volunteer on weekends and make a difference in the community. There is also a youth program council and leadership camp for youth. For more information, registration, and volunteer opportunities see volunteer.tcfn.org/sos.html.

RSVP, a nationwide program, recruits and involves senior individuals (age 55 and older) in meaningful volunteer community service. Senior volunteers and their interests are linked with nonprofit agencies where their talents, knowledge, experience and time are most effectively utilized to serve social needs. RSVP runs the SHIBA, SHAKE and Project Warm Up in addition to volunteering for agencies. RSVP is located at COLUMBIA CENTER MALL 303 COLUMBIA CENTER KENNEWICK, WA 99336 (509)7356772 SEND E-MAIL TO RSVP mailto:BFRSVP@aol.com