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Getting Inspired to Change the World at Hogwarts

Posted on 04/2/2012 by Life Reimagined TODAY | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringThe following is a guest post from Kim Sedmak, Executive Producer of AARP’s “Your Life Calling” with Jane Pauley: I had the wonderful opportunity to be present at the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship March 28-30, 2012. Three days of being embraced, inspired and empowered by 900 delegates from 66 countries at the Oxford University’s Said Business School. I was invited as a member of the media with the intention of trying to locate innovative examples of people 50+ …

5 Reasons to “Give to the Max”

Posted on 11/9/2011 by Jen Martin | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThis is a guest post by Aaron Knight of AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly. LCE champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C.’s most vulnerable seniors by providing free legal and social work services to those in need. Do you want to be involved in something groundbreaking, breathtaking, and joy-making? Then Give to the Max! Today, Wednesday, November 9th, is Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. For the first time ever in the history of Washington, D.C. — …

Making Life Better With Friends

Posted on 10/11/2011 by Leigh Anne Tuohy | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringWho is that special person in your life who you call a friend? Do you have one? Do you wish you had one? Do you know how to be one? How many times has someone asked you what you look for in a friend? Did you know how to answer? Friendships seldom happen in a hurry. Statistics show that people with friends are less likely to develop physical impairments and as a bonus are likely to lead a more joyful, …

Changing Trends in Volunteering in America

Posted on 08/10/2011 by Reed Sandridge | Giving & Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringThis is a guest blog post from Reed Sandridge. Sandridge lost his job in 2009 and did the unthinkable – he started giving away $10 a day to complete strangers! He captured the story of every recipient at www.yearofgiving.org. A frequent writer and speaker on volunteering and micro-philanthropy, Sandridge lives in our nation’s capital. On Monday the federal Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) released data on the volunteer landscape of the United States based on research collected over …

Richard Dreyfuss Teaches America a Lesson in Civics

Posted on 07/27/2011 by Beth Carpenter | AARP Blog Author | Comments

VolunteeringIt’s one thing for an actor to donate to their “cause” on a yearly basis or take part in some campaign ad — but this is impressive. Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss has been enormously successful in his Hollywood career — but lately, rather than looking for the next gig, he’s been focusing on helping to get the nation back on track. On My Generation, Dreyfuss talks to Traci Mitchell to talk about his work with a nonprofit he created, …

Celebrating Father’s Day

Posted on 06/14/2011 by Leigh Anne Tuohy | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringWith Father’s day quickly approaching, I want to take a moment and discuss family. I believe there is nothing more powerful on Earth than family and home. Home is not just our physical address. It’s who we are and where we belong; there are different elements that can make up a family and a home. I can tell you from this unexpected journey last year that how The Tuohy’s have historically thought of “family” has changed and continues to become …