Volunteering

Shreveport’s Orlisa Johnson was named 2023’s recipient of the AARP Louisiana Andrus Award for Community Service, the highest state volunteer recognition.

Residents are coming together to perform "walk audits" in their communities. When they did so in Birmingham, they helped improve street safety in the city.

Cassandra Addison is AARP South Carolina’s new volunteer state president, helping lead advocacy efforts to address health care access, Social Security protections, brain health and caregiving.

Top ten things you may not know about AARP in Maine and beyond.

In Tampa Bay, a small group of AARP Florida volunteers are “planting the seeds” of success, one harvest at a time.

Meet Kate Kleinert, an AARP Pennsylvania volunteer on the Consumer Issues Task Force and an AARP Fraud Watch Network Speaker, endured a devastating romance scam that cost her everything: her life savings, home, and beloved dogs. It all started with a simple Facebook friend request from 'Tony', a supposed surgeon in Iraq. Over months, their frequent conversations developed into a deep emotional bond. Trusting him, Kleinert sent Tony $39,000, her entire savings, lured by his repayment promises.

Every day, volunteers dedicate their experience and skills to help others. Can you do the same?

Cassandra Addison was appointed volunteer state president, beginning January 2024. Learn more about her role and experience.

Volunteer from the comfort of home

How did our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, build on her experience as a high school principal to found the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the betterment of older Americans? Find out in this wonderful series written and narrated by AARP Maine volunteers.