Volunteering

After reviewing 10 bills, which is just a fraction of the total they’ll track this season, the AARP Colorado advocacy volunteers walked to the Capitol Jan. 13 and registered to be lobbyists.

From time to time, AARP New Mexico seeks to honor individuals who have had a significant impact on making New Mexicans’ lives better by naming them to the Hall of Fame.

Do you like teaching and doing the community the some good? AARP's Smart Driver is the nation’s first and largest driver safety course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older to help people live more independently as they age.

On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Curt Sylvester of Ft. Wayne participated in the graduation ceremony for the inaugural class of AARP’s Volunteer Leadership Institute or VLI. Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, Curt did not physically attend the event, but watched via Skype. He was one of only 22 volunteers from all across the country selected for this program. Curt is also the state president of AARP Indiana, the organization’s top volunteer leadership position.

Beginning February 1, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will provide free tax assistance and preparation for Hawaii taxpayers with low to moderate incomes at 36 libraries, senior centers and other convenient locations across the state. Now in its 45 th year, AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, with special attention to people 60 and older. You do not have to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this free service.

Darine Prok of Medina has graduated as a member of the inaugural class of AARP’s Volunteer Leadership Institute (VLI). She was one of 23 exceptional volunteers from across the country who completed the course.

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, January 8, Thomas Kimble of Clarkston participated in the graduation ceremony for the inaugural class of AARP’s Volunteer Leadership Institute or VLI. He was joined by 22 other exceptional volunteers from all across the country.

Online pipeline

AARP is mounting a local campaign to fight identity theft and fraud through its Fraud Watch Network.

For nearly a year, the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) held informal meetings to look into the rates and profits of Alabama Gas, Alabama Power and Mobile Gas. The result: Back-room deals between the PSC and the monopoly utility companies that continue to put massive profits before people – and leave Alabamians to pay the price.