Volunteering

AARP New Hampshire is looking for a volunteer leader to serve as State President.

Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference

By Hayley Hervieux

Volunteers - what would the world do without them? It’s hard to imagine. Volunteers selflessly do good for many reasons, and for most it is the rewarding feeling that comes from helping others. From grocery shopping for an elderly neighbor to advocating on behalf an important issue, volunteers have a passion that extends beyond the ordinary. And at AARP Ohio, we have some of the best!

In 2011, Cincinnati AARP member LaDonna Pope inspired the creation of neighborhood “giving gardens.” Today, several neighborhoods have giving gardens -- where AARP members and community gardeners work together to grow fresh produce for nearby homebound seniors.

Judith (Judy) Taggart, AARP Delaware Executive Council member, has been named 2013 Woman of the Year by the University of Delaware Women’s Club. Judy will be honored at a luncheon on May 1.

Did you know that there are low-income older adults and people with disabilities right in your own community who need your help to remain independent? If you could volunteer a few hours of your time each month, you could enable them to remain independent and in their own homes. For over 30 years, AARP Foundation, AARP’s affiliated charity, has worked with local agencies to deliver AARP Foundation’s Money Management Program in communities nationwide. This essential service uses trained volunteers to help low-income older adults and people with disabilities manage their daily finances and remain in their communities. Some of these vulnerable individuals may have had their electricity turned off or are facing eviction, even though enough money was in their bank account to make the necessary payments. Sadly, most have no family, relatives or friends to help them manage their finances.

AARP would like you to know of a volunteer opportunity at Foothills Art Center, as a Gallery Volunteer for the Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibition. No experience or art knowledge is necessary! Morning & afternoon shifts are available, including weekends. Please contact info@foothillsartcenter.org , or call 303.279.3922, ext. 22 to learn more or sign up.

The AARP Walgreens Way to Wellness Tour hits Middle Tennessee in just a few days.

Current and former Andrus Award recipients recognized by the District of Columbia State Office toured the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on a warm and sunny Tuesday, April 9th. The tour was led by the monument project architect, Lisa Anders, and Jerry Haan of the National Park Service. The AARP DC State Office sponsored and organized the tour and lunch, which was attended by six Andrus awardees, one past state president, their guests, other AARP DC volunteers and staff.