Volunteering

Meet our volunteers and find opportunities to get involved with our outreach and community service programs.

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Marie Hakmiller of Willimantic to Receive AARP’s Highest Volunteer Honor in Connecticut

Andrus Award for Community Service Honors Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus

Nominate a Volunteer for the 2020 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP Connecticut will donate $3000 on behalf of the Andrus Award recipient to an eligible non-profit organization of their choosingNomination deadline is August 1

Make a Difference, Become an AARP Connecticut Volunteer

By George Bridges, MAR 1, 2020

Whether it’s behind the scenes or lending a hand to others in the community, AARP Connecticut offers a variety of ways to get involved.

Make a Lasting Difference: Read to a Child

By Lily Samuels, Greater Hartford Director of Read to a Child

Linking Intergenerational Volunteers in all Connecticut Communities

By Michelle Puzzo, President, UR Community Cares, Inc.

Betty Bajek of Prospect to Receive AARP’s Highest Volunteer Honor in Connecticut

By Michael Humes, DEC 10, 2019

Andrus Award for Community Service Honors Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus

Join a team where you can make a difference

By Michael Humes, NOV 18, 2019

AARP Connecticut volunteers share their time, knowledge and experiences to create a state that can be a great home for people of all ages to live. They are advocates on legislative issues that affect families such as caregiving, financial security, independent living, health care, utilities and prescription drug prices. They offer valuable resources and information that help people protect themselves from fraud and scams, take charge of their life so they can live their best life now and in the future, in their job search or transition to a new career, and more.

A volunteer’s role evolves, but the purpose remains constant: To Serve

By Michael Humes, JUL 18, 2019

The below is a guest post by Trish Spofford. Trish has been married for 25 years and is the mother of two young men. She currently works for Premier Computer Solutions in Cheshire and UConn as the People Empowering People (PEP) Correctional Institute Coordinator for Connecticut. Trish volunteers as a PEP facilitator at Cheshire Correctional Institute and Connections Coordinator at Cornerstone Church in Cheshire.