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We are always warmed by volunteer stories, and this week we are doubly (triply?) inspired by a story that grew from AARP and garnered national recognition.
Earth Day is still a week away but there's no reason (no good reason, anyway) to wait until the last minute to think about the good you can do - for the planet, others and yourself - on April 22.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! That's AARP's message to anyone and everyone who volunteered in the past year. Next week, April 10-16, is National Volunteer Week. So while we're among the millions of people who are grateful for volunteers year round, we are particularly enthusiastic about…
Tales of volunteering always inspire - people giving of themselves to benefit others and asking nothing in return - and all volunteers deserve recognition for their service. But people who make giving back a central focus of their lives deserve special celebration. That's why AARP Create The Good,…
The greatest reward of volunteering is knowing that your effort helped a cause. But sometimes it's nice when someone else celebrates your contribution, and a few weeks ago Cabot Creamery Cooperative did just that. The Cabot, Vt.-based co-op sent 40 volunteers - including five who had been nominated…
Who you think about when you think about the Peace Corps? Fresh-faced college grads ready to travel the world and make a difference. The thing is, the federal agency is actually looking for more experienced folks for the program these days. The Peace Corps calls it the The 50 Plus Initiative.
Here's an inspiring and fascinating twist on charitable giving: A man who doesn't have a lot decided to give a little bit to a different charity every day for a year, and he set up a Web site to encourage others to give to his featured charities.
As part of our ongoing recognition of Black History Month, I thought it would be nice to highlight a black volunteering and philanthropic blog called Black Gives Back.
I came across a fascinating blog post by Jayne Cravens, a consultant to mission-based non-profit groups and non-governmental organizations. Jayne writes about a new report that strongly discourages short-term volunteer trips (AKA voluntourism), especially those purported to help needy children.
Help someone improve their energy efficiency, which will save them money and help the environment. Use the Create the Good how-to guide to spot and address energy efficiency.