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It’s Friday! Dance with Somebody!

Posted on 04/27/2012 by | All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50. | Comments

Your LifeHappy Friday blog readers! Jenn here from the communications team reporting on what some of our volunteers are up to this week in Illinois… How does that saying go? Dance like nobody’s watching? Looks like that’s what these folks are doing in this video shot by our staffer Carmena Millan earlier this week. Tell me you don’t love it! The Pine Tree Senior Group (the ones in the red shirts) from the Chinese American Service League have committed to doing …

The Takeaway: Boomer Volunteers Needed

Posted on 04/25/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsAs more boomers transition from full-time employment to “retirement”—whatever that may mean these days—charities see an opportunity to capitalize on some of their newfound free time.

Fulfill Your Potential by Volunteering

Posted on 04/24/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringHere’s a loaded question for you. How many of you knew last week was National Volunteer Week?  Hmmmm …how many people said, “Well, I knew it was in April” or “I have heard of it before” or as I would imagine the vast majority had absolutely no clue. I was going to inform you last week and give you lists of fabulous ideas and pages of great projects that you could engage in, but then I thought, “No, let’s see what …

Join the Drive to End Hunger in the Charlotte 1 Million and Make a Difference

Posted on 04/17/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThe idea ignited during a meal packaging event at AARP’s headquarters last fall. As 25 employees lined up in the cafeteria to package 900 meals in an hour, everyone began to imagine something greater.  “It felt really good to know I was helping to make a difference,” said Allison Beatty, an Executive Secretary at AARP. Beatty, who along with her colleagues packaged Macaroni & Cheese, said it was a significant feat. “It was very hands on and quite remarkable.” The …

2012: A Year to Get in the Game and Make Good Plays

Posted on 01/4/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

Volunteering | Your LifeLet’s start 2012 out on the right foot, the correct path, a good mindset, have the best intentions, etc etc, etc. No, I’m not going to talk to you about personal resolutions. I’m not going to give you five steps to healthier living or have you add blueberries to you daily food pyramid. Nor am I going to tell you to drink more water, eat less red meat, walk faster or sleep more. However, all those are excellent recommendations; I should …

Holiday Tip: Think Outside the Shirt Box and Give the Gift of Service

Posted on 12/20/2011 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringDo you remember when you were a child and the Sears catalog would arrive right before the holidays and you, or at least I would, go through and circle everything you wanted for Christmas? It had all the presents you could want in one place. I can hear my father right now saying, “Did you leave anything for anyone else?” I would always have a split second of guilt, but it quickly passed. The holidays can be like a juggling act, …

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