Volunteering

AARP Ohio will host a booth at the Ohio State Fair July 26-Aug. 6. Thousands of people are expected to stop by the air-conditioned space to cool off and pick up AARP information and giveaways.

Northeast Ohio resident Semanthie Brooks, ACSW, LISW, has recently been appointed to the AARP Ohio Executive Council. Executive Council members are appointed volunteers, who work with the Ohio office and other volunteers to provide ongoing strategic direction for state activities in support of AARP priority issues framed by the AARP National Board of Directors.

All Generations Can Benefit From Age Friendly Community Focus

By Sarah Hollander

Here in Columbus our office overlooks the Ohio Statehouse and today, even with the frigid effects of the record-breaking polar vortex, the turnout to pay respect to Ohio’s own Honorable Senator John Glenn is a steady stream, expected to reach the thousands before the evening is over. AARP Ohio joins the nation and especially our great state of Ohio, as we celebrate the extraordinary life of Senator Glenn.

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Elva Fosh, literacy tutor/team leader and literacy booster, is the center of our spotlight for AARP Foundation Experience Corps and Greater Cleveland Volunteers.

Today I joined volunteers and staff from Ohio headed to Washington to advocate on behalf of AARP members and all older Americans on the crucial issues of Family Caregiving and Social Security. While meeting with members of Congress, we carried these crucial asks:

We have big plans in Cincinnati next year, and you can be part of the fun! In 2014, AARP members throughout the Cincinnati area will be invited to participate in a variety of events, including educational, volunteer and local event discounts for educational and cultural offerings.