Volunteering

After semi-retiring and moving to Pittsburgh, Barbara Hill was looking for ways to stay engaged in the community. A local AARP Pennsylvania event provided the spark. After connecting with volunteers and learning how AARP directly improves the lives of older adults, Barbara knew she had found the right fit.

A non-practicing physician with a passion for health education and community service, AARP Pennsylvania volunteer Myra Piña brings a global perspective and multilingual skills to her work.

At 72, Jack Howell of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, calls Voices of Migration the best idea he’s ever had—and he has good reason to. The longtime community advocate and part of the team of the Spanish-American Civic Association never considered himself a volunteer, much less an AARP member, until a conversation about a grant application took an unexpected turn.

The Andrus Award for Community Service is AARP's highest volunteer honor, recognizing one outstanding volunteer each year who embodies the spirit of service and the values of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus.

At 68, Steve Orso has built a new chapter of his life through service, connection, and community impact. A widower since 2021, Steve spent decades in Information Technology, specializing in Help Desk support, global network management, training, and compliance. After retiring in 2012, he sought meaningful ways to stay engaged—leading him to AARP Pennsylvania in 2023.

Through their participation in the 12th year of Cupid Crew, volunteers prepared roses, paired with personal cards featuring messages of care and kindnes

When Antoinette Truehart realized she couldn’t get the difficulties the 50+ in her community were facing out of her head – and her heart – she decided to take matters into her own hands.

Gary Iorfido has presented a wide range of informative sessions on financial abuse and fraud during his five years as an AARP volunteer and the PA Consumer Issues Task Force.

For two years, Karla and Bob have volunteered with AARP in western Pennsylvania, supporting walk audits, Movies for Grownups, food pantries, and more. Together, they're making a big impact while giving back to their community.

Retiring after 41 years as a research and development chemist at DuPont specializing in polymers, Gordon Cohen wanted to give back to the community.