Volunteering

Meet our volunteers and find opportunities to get involved with our outreach and community service programs.
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Apply today! Be a voice for older adults in your community.
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Nominate an exceptional volunteer for California’s 2023 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service
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Pinkston to advise AARP on efforts to make California more livable for all ages
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Mike Cussen of Paso Robles is the recipient of the 2022 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service in California.
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Nominate an exceptional volunteer for California’s 2022 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service
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As part of our Black History Month celebration, we met with AARP volunteers from throughout California to talk about Black wellness, how to prioritize health and health heroes.  Each week, we’ll unveil a video from our series!
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The award recognizes outstanding service and is given to a community-minded person 50-plus who most exemplifies the motto of AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, “To serve, not to be served.” The award is given annually to one Californian.
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Nominate an exceptional volunteer for California’s 2021 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service
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AARP California is looking for our next State President, a top volunteer position that helps provide high-level strategic advice, oversees the Executive Council and diverse volunteer corps, and advocates on behalf of people who are 50 plus.
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Stuart Harvey of San Diego, California is the recipient of the 2020 AARP California Andrus Award for Community Service – AARP’s most prestigious volunteer award. The award recognizes outstanding community service and symbolizes that individuals have the power and ability to make a difference in the lives of others. The award is given annually to one California volunteer.  
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