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Something happened to me during my weekly volunteering gig last Thursday: I was leading a parenting class for a group of young adults who are having trouble with their kids (which, frankly, is something every parent encounters to some degree at some point, but I digress).
Are you looking for a way to make a difference? Do you have a skill that would benefit a local organization or group?
This is a guest post by Gwendolyn Hudson. Hudson was the winner of AARP's 2010 Create the Good raffle for a one week volunteer program in Costa Rica through Cross Cultural Solutions. She volunteered in a home for 30 children cared for by the foster parents, Doña Melba and Don Victor. In addition to…
Regular readers of this space know that we are big on passion - namely following yours and seeking volunteering opportunities that allow you do that while helping nurture others' passions as well.
This is a guest post by Siena Witte, Marketing Manager of GreatNonProfits.
It is inarguable, for most of us, that September 11, 2001, changed much about how we live our lives. For some, that morning was the last time they saw their father, mother, husband, wife or other loved one. For millions of others, the effect was limited to air travel hassles and a dramatic shift in…
What image pops into your head when you hear the word 'volunteers'? Chances are you picture a woman, which makes sense because most volunteers are female - an offshoot, probably, of the old days when women sought meaningful ways to fill their free time after raising kids.
At AARP we are always on the lookout for creative ideas to address issues and inspiring stories of people who are helping others. Often, the best ideas and stories come from you, our extended community.
Did you know that 65% of eligible people 60+ DO NOT use SNAP (the federal government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program once called food stamps) that helps low-income individuals and families buy food? You can learn more about the program HERE.
I moved to Kansas City when I was ten years old, and Joplin's right down 71 Highway from where my parents still live. The photos on this page look like your usual Ozark town - brick buildings, church spires - but turned upside down, like a child stomped on a LEGO castle.
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