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Are you a leader in your community? Do you love to meet new people? Are you a thinker or a doer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider volunteering with AARP Louisiana. We’re seeking new volunteers in every city with drive, compassion, and commitment.

The AARP Louisiana State Office comprises a diverse team of professionals, each bringing a unique range of expertise. Collaborating with dedicated volunteers, we strive daily to enhance the livability of communities across our state for you and your family.

Four Visionaries Ready to Serve

AARP has long supported its members being regular voters, so when it came to the 2020 elections, AARP Louisiana wanted to make sure voters age 55-plus were ready to make their decisions. In our efforts, it was important to ensure there was a media campaign that included all voters of the age group, including Black and Hispanic communities. To make all of this happen, AARP Louisiana partnered with Octagon Media, an African American, woman-owned, Baton Rouge-based advertising and marketing firm started in 2012 by owner Maranda White.

AARP Louisiana is hosting two free screenings of Gloria Bell as part of its Movies For Grownups series. Gloria Bell, a free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with the joys of budding love and the complications of dating. See showtimes below.

AARP Louisiana is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50-plus Louisianans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

In the era of identity theft, it's more important than ever to be mindful of which documents you throw in the trash.

AARP Louisiana held its 5th Annual Caregiver Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 23. Caregivers from across the state had an opportunity to meet with their legislators to discuss issues that affect older adults in Louisiana.