Volunteering

You can count on us to answer questions and moderate discussions on issues that matter to our members and their families. AARP Ohio Speakers Bureau volunteers are newly trained on the latest details and ready to make presentations to groups throughout the state about:

AARP now has a new team of volunteers helping to make AARP work better for you in the Queen City! The Charlotte AARP Volunteer Network is a new group of dedicated AARP members who are volunteering their time, talents and energy to make life better for older North Carolinians and their families.

Laurel True improved the quality of life for countless generations of Kentuckians - most of who will never know of him or his work on their behalf. His passing is a sad loss to all who were inspired by his commitment and extraordinary contributions to make life better for all Kentuckians at every stage of life.

As she’d likely be the first to admit, it’s hard to say no to Lois Wells. This tall, striking woman with an inviting smile and welcoming demeanor was the force behind the creation of the Franklin Park Area/Grove Hall Chapter #4685 in Roxbury, one of AARP Massachusetts’ most successful chapters. Seeing a need in her community some 23 years ago, Lois pursued creating the chapter for three years before realizing her dream when the chapter was granted an official charter from AARP in 1991.

September 11 is a national day of service for AARP and organizations across the country to honor the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. This year, several AARP chapters and the state office staff will be participating in projects that benefit their communities.

Are you confused by the Affordable Care Act? Do you wish that somebody would put aside all of the politics and fighting and simply help explain how the ACA will actually affect you, your Medicare or your family?

AARP’s volunteer operated Tax-Aide program is looking for new volunteers across North Dakota.

Volunteering is often at the heart of a working community - and this is no secret to those involved with The Senior Connection (TSC) in Montgomery County, MD.

AARP Colorado was a proud sponsor of KUVO’s Eighth Annual signature event, Live at the Vineyards, last month at the Balistreri Vineyards, just north of downtown Denver.

Guest Blog Post by Sharon Lewis, AARP New York, Executive Council Member. Follow her on Twitter: @sharonlewisnyc