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The Three Vs of Volunteering

Do you know the three Vs of volunteering? National Volunteer Week celebrates the many ways in which volunteering adds value to people's lives. More

Article | May 2, 2013

Older Adults Are Big on Volunteering

AARP teamed up with independent research firm of SSRS on a national poll about seniors and volunteering. More

Article | January 9, 2013

2012 Member Opinion Survey Issue Spotlight: Volunteering and Charitable Giving

Volunteering and charitable giving are two of the AARP Member Opinion Survey Issue Spotlights that highlight the wants and needs of members. More

Article | December 26, 2012

AARP Bulletin Survey on Volunteering

Similarities and differences in volunteering among adults 18-49 and 50+ are examined in this brief poll. More

Article | November 28, 2012

Volunteering in America Research Highlights – 2011

Volunteering in America Research Highlights – 2011 - AARP AARP Home » Livable Communites » Learn » Civic and Community En... » Volunteering in Americ... Volunteering in America Research Highlights – 2011... More

Article | October 25, 2012

Brain Health and Volunteering—AARP Live - Watch Health, Money and Your Best Life Videos - AARP

...State Director Bob Jackson responds to the comments of a caller (Elizabeth from Michigan) about the benefits of volunteering, which can include better brain health. More

September 25, 2012

Volunteering During Life@50+

As at previous AARP Life@50+ National Events, the volunteering opportunities in New Orleans this year will offer a memorable chance not only to help... More

Article | August 23, 2012

AARP New Mexico Has Unique and Varied Opportunities for Volunteering

AARP New Mexico Has Unique and Varied Opportunities for Volunteering - AARP AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » AARP New Mexico Has Un... AARP New Mexico Has Unique... More

Article | May 10, 2012

Volunteering on Veterans Day

Thank Our Military by Volunteering, Volunteer on a Holiday, Veterans D... - AARP AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » Volunteering on Vetera... Prime Time Focus Volunteering on Veterans... More

Article | November 7, 2011

Volunteering is Good for the Soul

AARP OR - Volunteering is Good for the Soul - AARP AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » Volunteering is Good f... Volunteering is Good for the Soul from: AARP... More

Article | September 6, 2011

Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Louise Williams, Volunteering With Love

...AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » Volunteer Spotlight: M... Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Louise Williams, Volunteering With Love from: AARP Texas , July 19, 2011 Mary Louise Williams of... More

Article | July 19, 2011

Joe Petruk is ‘Driven’ by His Love of Volunteering

Joe Petruk is ‘Driven’ by His Love of Volunteering - AARP AARP Home » Home & Family » Getting Around » Joe Petruk is ‘Driven’... Joe Petruk is ‘Driven’ by... More

Article | February 4, 2011

Tom Nelson: National Conference on Volunteering and Service, Panel on Boomer Engagement

Remarks by Tom Nelson at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service at a Panel on Boomer Engagement More

Article | October 18, 2010

Fresh From the Eastern Shore: A Leader Buoyed Up by Volunteering

...Eastern... Maryland Fresh From the Eastern Shore: A Leader Buoyed Up by Volunteering Meet W. Lee Hammond, AARP’s new president by: Bob Kemper, from... More

Article | July 21, 2010

Create the Good Toolkits Make Volunteering Easy

Create the Good Toolkits Make Volunteering Easy - AARP AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » Create the Good Toolki... Create the Good Toolkits Make Volunteering Easy from: AARP... More

Article | June 3, 2010

Volunteering Perceptions and Realities: A National Survey of Adults 18+

Volunteering Perceptions and Realities: A National Survey of Adults 18+ - AARP AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » Volunteering Perceptio... Volunteering Perceptions and Realities: A National Survey of... More

Article | April 27, 2010

Volunteering, Service and Remembering September 11th: A National Survey of Adults 18+

Volunteering, Service and Remembering September 11th: A National Surve... - AARP AARP Home » Politics » Advocacy » Volunteering, Service ... Volunteering, Service and Remembering September 11th: A National Survey... More

Article | April 27, 2010

Grandparents Volunteering Benefit Everyone

Get more involved in your grandchild's life by volunteering at school. There are so many ways you can participate. More

Article | April 26, 2010

A New Definition for Volunteering and Giving Among the 45+ Population Finds Thirty Percent Are More Inclined to Volunteer Since 9/11

A new AARP survey on volunteering and giving found that more than 80% of Americans aged 45 and older are involved in helping others without... More

Article | April 22, 2010

Before You Apply for a Virtual Volunteering Job

Did our article on virtual volunteering inspire you to get involved? Here are a few helpful tips and things to keep in mind More

Article | April 27, 2006