Volunteering

It’s that time again to nominate for AARP Ohio’s Andrus Award for Community Service.

A story of how three Cincinnati area women became AARP volunteers, and in turn, became friends.

AARP Ohio Volunteer Chris Hughes shares why she loves volunteering her time with AARP.

Maria Tayek describes her experience as an AARP Ohio volunteer.

AARP Ohio is honored to announce that Sally Bloomfield of Columbus is our 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service recipient.

AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, urged 50+ individuals to redefine the aging process and engage in “the great army of service.” She asserted that by volunteering in their communities, older adults can inspire changes that will collectively strengthen the voice of the aging population.

Growing up in Louisiana, AARP volunteer Norman Bell was incredibly accustomed to sharing with friends and family. On a daily basis, he would watch as his neighbors exchanged items from their garden with his parents and vice versa. Norman found comfort in watching wholesome relationships develop in his neighborhood and knew that he wanted to emulate the same compassion and friendliness as he grew up. Witnessing this selflessness as a child inspired Bell to commit his life to helping others, and he has undoubtedly fulfilled that mission throughout his career and long-term involvement with AARP Ohio.

All skills sets welcome to help make the homes of four older adults safer

By Sarah Hollander

Prepare to Care workshops are one of AARP Ohio’s initiatives—along with advocating for caregiver tax credits and more home-based services—to improve conditions for family caregivers in the state.