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'An 80-year-old Couple Was Living in the Front Yard in a FEMA Trailer'

John Solon and 12 volunteers rebuilt a house for an elderly couple after Hurricane Katrina. More

Article | November 16, 2011

'A 39-Mile Walk! What the Heck Am I Thinking?'

After Lorelei A. Patricio's 24 year old daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to walk for cancer awareness. More

Article | November 16, 2011

Vacationing as a Volunteer

...the roughly 150 organizations offering trips under the new industry buzz called voluntourism to find the group that’s perfect for you. Listen to Ken... More

Article | November 16, 2011

'New Friends for Life'

Arleen Alter volunteered with the St. Bernard project helping to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. More

Article | November 16, 2011

'I Was Spared to Help Someone Else'

In response to the flood in May 2010, Audry Glover Hall volunteered to help rebuild Nashville. More

Article | November 16, 2011

The Virtuous Vacation

Volunteer Vacation in Costa Rica, Travel, Voluntourism--AARP AARP Home » Travel » Trips » The Virtuous Vacation The Virtuous Vacation They volunteered to teach at a Costa... More

Article | June 24, 2011

'I Learned How People Struggle'

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Therese Somerville organized her work colleagues to adopt and prepare a home for the arrival of a Gulf Coast family in need of shelter and a new beginning. More

Article | February 8, 2011

'I've Always Cooked for Other People'

Mildred Matthews has always loved cooking for others and continues to do so as a volunteer with CHIP. She provides weekend meals for homeless people who normally only get meals on the week days. More

Article | February 8, 2011

Food, Fellowship Spice Up Weekly Suppers

Volunteers in Pennsylvania "want to fill your bellies and your hearts." More

Article | February 7, 2011

'Our Stories Give an Idea of the Tragedy We've Gone Through'

After losing their son to a drunk driver, Jeffery Incorvia and his wife joined the Florida Safety Council to help educate people on Drunk Driving. More

Article | February 2, 2011