Randy Simon

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student looking to gain real-world experience with a leading nonprofit? We're looking for you! AARP Idaho is seeking a social media communications intern for fall 2014. This is a paid opportunity. This position will be responsible for maintaining and growing the social media accounts for both the AARP Idaho and AARP Montana state offices.

Join the Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree in celebrating its 25 th anniversary October 15 – 19, 2014. AARP members and their guests (up to four per membership) will receive a 15.00 discount off the five-day “All Events” tickets and a $5.00 discount off the purchase of an “All Day” ticket. If purchased on-line by October 7, an additional savings is offered by the Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree as opposed to purchasing in person at the event.

AARP Idaho is co-sponsoring a free Scam Jam in Rupert, Idaho at the Wilson Theater. The event takes place Wednesday, May 7 from 9:00am until 3:45pm and includes a free lunch with keynote speaker Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. William “Bill” Deal, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance will discuss the Affordable Care Act, and Idaho Senator Dean Cameron.

AARP Idaho has appointed Tom Trail as state president – the highest state-level volunteer position within the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. AARP Idaho has more than 177,000 members statewide and more than 38 million members nationwide.

AARP Idaho is hosting a free Fraud Watch Network event in Pocatello, Idaho at the Clarion Inn (1399 Bench Road). The conference takes place Thursday, April 17 from 9:15am until 1:30pm and includes a free lunch and door prizes. Speakers include Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad, Pocatello Sheriff Lorin Nielson, former Idaho State Representative and current AARP volunteer president Tom Trail and local experts that will give you the tools and resources you need to stay protected from online identity theft, fraud and scams.

AARP Idaho is co-sponsoring a free Scam Jam in Lewiston, Idaho at the Williams Conference Center on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College. The event takes place Thursday, April 3 from 9:00am until 3:30pm and includes a free lunch with keynote speaker Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. William “Bill” Deal, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance will discuss the Affordable Care Act, and former Idaho State Representative and current AARP volunteer president Tom Trail will give closing remarks.

Idaho Residents Saved $35.1 million on Prescription Drugs in 2013 Under the Affordable Care Act

A new AARP study identifies an online victim profile based on 15 key behaviors and life experiences that increase a person’s vulnerability to online fraud. The report, “Caught in the Scammer’s Net,” surveyed over 11,000 people nationally and 811 in the state of Idaho. According to the survey, 31 percent of Internet users in Idaho may be at increased risk of being victimized based on this new profile.

AARP Live Returns January 23rd With Advice on Protecting Yourself from Scams

AARP is mounting a local campaign to fight identity theft and fraud through its Fraud Watch Network.