Volunteering

Walk with AARP at the 15 th Annual African American Male Wellness Walk on Saturday, August 11. Taking place in Livingston Park in Columbus, the event starts with free

Americans 50+ are the nation’s most powerful voting bloc – and it’s important we stay that way. The power of older voters is real, but many of them don’t vote in most midterm elections. In the 2016 Presidential Election, 2.9 million Ohioans age 50+ voted but in the 2014 Midterm Election, only 2.1 million Ohioans age 50+ voted. That’s a difference of almost 900,000 drop-off 50+ voters. AARP wants to change that.

By Sarah Hollander

You’re invited to “Step Out” with AARP Ohio on Thursday, May 24 th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin Park Conservatory Wells Barn. You’ll learn about how you can “Step Up”from those who have as we celebrateAARP Volunteers and encourage you to become one. We are sure you will enjoy yourself as we provide dessert, music, and a wonderful environment.

It’s National Volunteer Week! During this week AARP in Ohio pauses to recognize the amazing things our volunteers throughout the state do for those 50+. From visiting elected officials to helping people protect themselves from fraud to bringing caregivers together for information and support, our volunteers make a positive impact in and for their communities every day.

Cincinnati is on several of America’s best cities lists. And there are no plans to stop. Come find how we’re on the move and plan to make Cincinnati a more livable community for everyone.

AARP Ohio aims to keep members informed about issues that affect them and their families, such as caregiving, utility costs, health care and tax reform.

Chief Judge for Federal Bankruptcy Court to Serve in Lead Volunteer Role

BJ Blanchard was selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2017 AARP Ohio Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

By Noreen Willhelm