Volunteering

Meet Sondra Morton, a dedicated volunteer from Jacksonville, Florida, whose life story is woven with threads of compassion and service.

Betty Gambino’s story began in the heart of New York City's vibrant Bronx borough where she lived until she moved to suburban Long Island to raise her four children. In 1997, Betty and her family relocated to Florida, where she worked for American Express. Upon her retirement, Betty found her true calling – a dedication to service and advocacy that would define her path for years to come.

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and we couldn't be more grateful to those using their time, expertise, and passion to enrich the lives of older adults in North Dakota.

Volunteer Month is a time to say thank you to our dedicated volunteers.

Written by AARP NH Volunteer Dane Peters

AARP Indiana is seeking volunteers for its Hoosier State Action Team—a growing group of volunteers that advocates for older Hoosiers on issues such as Social Security and support for caregivers.

After a career in the Federal Aviation Administration, Ken Thomas these days performs a different kind of air traffic control: overseeing about 100 volunteers in their efforts to influence the Legislature on behalf of 2.8 million fellow AARP Florida members.

AARP Kentucky recently appointed Madison County resident Gary W. Adkins—a former assistant commonwealth’s attorney and U.S. Army veteran—as the organization’s new volunteer state president.

AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact

RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award recognizes the volunteer in North Carolina who has done the most to share their experience, talents, and skills to enrich the lives of others.