Volunteering

The following guest post was submitted by Debbie Ducoff-Barone, President of the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford.

Julie volunteers with the AARP Fraud Watch Network in Maine to help raise awareness about scams and fraud.

As part of the 9/11 Day of Service, AARP Arkansas will enlist volunteers in central Arkansas to work shifts at the Arkansas Foodbank on Thursday, Sept. 12. The food bank supplies pantries across much of the state.

Learn how to advocate on behalf of Iowans 50-plus at an online informational session hosted by AARP on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018.

Five communities across Maryland are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages.

Today, AARP announced six organizations throughout Michigan will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults ages 50 and older.

Do you know a volunteer age 50+ who is making a significant difference in your community? Honor their dedication, commitment, and creativity with a nomination for the 2024 AARP Massachusetts Andrus Award for Community Service, AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service

New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) is a lifelong continuing education program for older adults designed to offer exceptional learning, exploration and fellowship opportunities in a comfortable and non-competitive surrounding. It's a great way to learn something new and make friends along they way.

AARP CA is currently accepting applications for new Executive Council Members to serve two-year terms, with the opportunity to serve three consecutive terms. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to caaarp@aarp.org.