Volunteering

Help prepare nourishing meals for critically ill individuals by joining AARP Minnesota and the nonprofit Open Arms of Minnesota for a volunteer event in St. Paul this month.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words remind us of the importance of service at any level. AARP believes your experiences, skills and passion have the power to inspire others to make a difference. We encourage everyone to continue building on his legacy by lending a helping hand in your community. Find ways to volunteer in Minnesota at createthegood.aarp.org.

Volunteer LaVerne Gilliam, 67, has received the 2020 AARP Minnesota Andrus Award for Community Service.

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AARP MN Recognizes Myrna Peterson for her Dedication and Commitment to Community Service with its Most Prestigious Volunteer Award

LaVerne Gilliam, from Shakopee, MN, has been selected to receive the 2020 AARP Minnesota Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service. AARP Minnesota selected Gilliam for her tireless volunteer work with multiple organizations in the community, including AARP, Second Harvest Heartland, the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Maplewood Nature Center, Minnesota Wildlife Refuge, and Bike MN.

AARP Minnesota's 100-plus volunteers are invaluable in keeping important topics front and center with lawmakers.

AARP Minnesota 2022 Andrus Award Recipient: Roger Wherry

The annual Andrus Award for Community Service is AARP's most prestigious and visible volunteer award. It recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich their communities in ways that are consistent with AARP's purpose, vision, and commitment to volunteer service, and that inspire others to volunteer. Only one volunteer per state (or couple performing service together) can receive the Award.

Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP MN has more than 1,200 volunteers across the state fulfilling our mission of empowering older adults to choose how they live as they age. AARP MN volunteers visit elected officials, educate people in communities on how to protect themselves against fraud, and host fun activities that build social connections.