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5 Reasons Why Volunteerism is Good For You

By Michael E. Festa, AUG 12, 2013

I see the power of the volunteer firsthand. AARP volunteers work every day to help people 50+ turn dreams into real possibilities, to strengthen communities and to fight for issues that matter to families.

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