Volunteering

Dan and Joyce Leonard of Colton have been recognized by AARP Washington for exemplary volunteerism and community service. AARP Washington recognized Dan and Joyce, along with two others, as part of the 2016 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. The Andrus Award is AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service to honor individuals and couples for their remarkable volunteer efforts that have greatly benefited their communities, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers. In Dan and Joyce's honor, AARP is donating $500 to a charity of their choice.

The director of the Ocean Shores Food Bank has been named the recipient of the 2016 AARP Ethel Percy Andrus Award for Community Service for Washington State. The Andrus Award is AARP's most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service. AARP Washington selected Leon Brauner for his remarkable service which has greatly benefited his community, supported AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers.

The following article is reprinted from a recent Bellingham At Home newsletter. BAH is a non-profit membership organization modeled on the many successful villages now operating across the country that empower older adults to stay active and engaged while living in their own homes and neighborhoods. It is a program of the Whatcom Council on Aging.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season by recruiting interested individuals. Tax-Aide is an AARP Foundation program that offers free tax filing help for those who need it most, especially adults 50 and older, during the tax season.

Join us for AARP Washington's Day in Olympia on February 14th. We'll meet in the Columbia Room on the ground floor of the Capitol for a discussion of the issues of concern to Washingtonians age 50+ and talk about how to take action in the Legislative session. Hear from legislators, AARP staff and volunteers, and special guests. You'll also have an opportunity to meet with your state lawmakers.

By Vanessa Ho

Stacie Hawkins of Normandy Park is the new Washington State volunteer lead for the updated and revised AARP Volunteer Portal online system.

Den nis Shoemaker of Tumwater has been selected to receive the 2015 AARP Washington Andrus Award for Community Service -- the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

When former music teacher Pat Gray decided to retire, she imagined a life of leisure. Instead, Pat heard a different calling from her local community in Kent and it resulted in a Life Reimagined.

For Phil Jordan of Whidbey Island, he had to leave the theater behind but the theater never left his blood. Today, he's directing a major production at the Whidbey Island Center For The Arts.