Volunteering

By Lisa Bertagnoli

Lisa H. Towle

By Ray Huard

By Natalie Missakian

By Jill Gambon • It warms Peg Buckman’s heart when the kids call out “Miss Peg is here!” as she arrives at the Martin Luther King Jr. K-8 School in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.

Are you a passionate, strategic thinker with outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and inspire others?

Today, the nation reflects on the civil rights movement and race relations as we mark the 50 th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evocative “ I Have a Dream” speech.

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding volunteer experience that lets you use your unique skills and experience to give back to the community? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers in Connecticut to help state taxpayers who will need assistance preparing and filing their 2013 tax returns.

We know a way that you can have some great fun, help your community, and learn how to prepare tax returns all at the same time!

Many older Americans rely on their pets for companionship, and as time goes on, the bond between people and companion animals can become especially meaningful.