Volunteering

[ Washington, DC] – Christina Guzman of Detroit will participate in the graduation ceremony for the AARP’s Volunteer Leadership Institute (VLI) on Friday. She will be joined by 32 other exceptional volunteers from all across the country.

Long-t ime AARP Indiana volunteer leader and Indianapolis resident Joe Everett has been selected as the organization’s next state president. This is the top volunteer leadership position for AARP Indiana – a nonprofit, nonpartisan social change organization with nearly 820,000 members statewide that advocates on issues critical to Hoosiers 50-plus and their families.

If you’re a Boston resident you’re cordially invited to Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s next Civic Academy class, “Age-Friendly Boston,” on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at Faneuil Hall. The event is free but registration is required.

By Elaine Friesen-Strang

Did you know that people who volunteer are happier and have better health? Research shows that volunteers have more meaningful connections in their community and experience greater life satisfaction. That’s why we are excited to invite you to join us at two upcoming events to learn about volunteering in your community.

Boomers and Older Adults: Join Us to Venture into Volunteering

ANCHORAGE, AK -- Ken Osterkamp, AARP Alaska State Director is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Snyder of Palmer as Alaska’s new volunteer State President. This position is the top volunteer role in Alaska for AARP, which is Alaska’s largest membership organization with more than 86,000 members. The appointment was made by Carlos Brandenburg, AARP Regional Volunteer Director for the West Region.

This year's legislative session in Maryland has AARP fighting for many important issues that affect 50+ Marylanders, including retirement security, caregiving protection, and paid sick leave. In order to be successful in this fight, we need the support of our more than 870,000 members across the state.

Soup for Seniors began in October of 2006 as a Make a Difference Day Project for LOA’s Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs. That first year we had very modest goals of serving those within the program as well as the Meals on Wheels recipients. The community fully embraced the project. So much soup and crackers was donated that the LOA was able to service all of its clients, other needy seniors in the community as well as others in neighboring communities. In 2011, with new restrictions of the founding programs, the LOA took the project on as an agency-wide service and joined forces with AARP Virginia. Collection and distribution was moved to late January/early February in order to serve the senior population in the most vulnerable part of winter.

( Baton Rouge, LA) – This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 48th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention the older population. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service.