community service
We’re seeking nominations for the Andrus Award for Community Service, recognizing volunteers for giving their time and resources to their communities.
Volunteers of all ages have answered the call to service during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's a win-win for volunteers and the people and communities that they serve.
AARP is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Asian American and Pacific Islander Community Hero Awards, created to acknowledge the hard-working staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations serving AAPIs age 50-plus.
As a foreign service officer, George Frederick lived in the Middle East, Africa and other exotic places during his 25-year career. His job was to observe and report what he saw, sometimes several times a day, whether it was groundbreaking or mundane. “You see a lot,” he said.
AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins and six returned Peace Corps volunteers received the Franklin H. Williams award from the Peace Corps on Oct. 8. The award honors returned volunteers from ethnically diverse backgrounds who exemplify an ongoing commitment to community service and Peace Corps’ goal of…
This year, National Volunteer Week is scheduled for April 21-27 - and according to the HandsOn Network, the week "is about inspiring, recognizing, and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities."
This is a guest post by Margot Seay. Margot is AARP's first National Volunteer Director.
Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community
This week is full of great stories. It's a toss up for me on whether I like this one better than the man who rode the roller coaster 90 times in one day...
Looking for something to do this weekend? Want a break from the weekend errands and chores? Why not spend some time giving back to your community?