Volunteering

AARP New York volunteers are a dynamic group of people using skills they’ve cultivated. They work to improve the lives of fellow New Yorkers — and not just folks age 50 and older. They may attend a hip hop concert and hand out fliers about Medicare. They might lend a hand at food drives around Thanksgiving. Or they may travel to Albany to make sure the governor and state legislators are aware of vital issues, like caregiving support and unaffordable prescription drug prices. Whether you love meeting new people, working on projects that matter to your community, or speaking up on issues that impact people 50 and older, AARP has a role for you.

CLYDE, NC — When Hurricane Helene tore through his hometown of Clyde, in rural western North Carolina, Air Force veteran Tim Gudridge was sheltering in place with his family and dogs. He had no power or internet for two weeks and became an expert on his grill.

AARP Arizona volunteer Leslie Watson, a special organization helped make one of her biggest wishes a reality.

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

AARP Long Island is gearing up to offer more events, activities, and programs across the island and we need your help at our AARP Long Island Volunteer Township Teams!

Chew to lead activities on behalf of more than 870,000 Washington State members

AARP Utah and Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services team up locally

Newburgh, N.Y. – Carole McDermott received yesterday AARP’s highest state volunteer honor, the 2024 AARP New York Andrus Award for Community Service for her many decades of volunteer work making sure homebound people received meals.

When it comes to her volunteer contributions, Jackie Storrs does not walk: she has been running at full speed for 10 years, and she says her volunteer experiences keep her physically, mentally and socially active — and provide many rewards in return.

AARP Wyoming State Director Sam Shumway runs the backend of Susan Shumway's Virtual Dance Class in Cheyenne.