Senior Volunteers

For a vast majority of seniors who volunteer, their community service helps define who they are. According to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network, nearly 100 percent of North American senior volunteers say that, when compared to other things they do in their lives, volunteering is important. One in five senior volunteers says it is the most important thing they do.

For more information about senior volunteering, explore the following articles.

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    Volunteer Stories

    For true senior heroes, compassion seems to grow exponentially with age. Here you’ll meet some inspiring movers and shakers who generously share their time and talents with others to make their community a better place. Watch Volunteer Story Video
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    Volunteering Benefits

    Volunteering provides many seniors with a sense of purpose, which can lead to numerous health benefits, particularly for seniors with chronic conditions.
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    10 Ways a Senior Can Volunteer

    Senior volunteers can make a difference through community service well into their elderly years by following a few simple guidelines.
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    How Volunteering is Helping Seniors and the Economy

    Volunteering benefits the economy as much as it does the seniors who reach out. The recession has led seniors to volunteer more to help others in need.
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    Why Seniors Volunteer

    Senior volunteers are finding ways to use their lifetime of skills and experience to make an impact on issues they care about and serve their communities.
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    Where to Volunteer

    Opportunities to volunteer are everywhere. If you're wondering where to volunteer or how to get involved, these resources can help get you started.

Thoughts and stories from others

  1. January 17, 2012 at 11:06 am | Posted by Christine Hammond

    I would love to volunteer at your center or with children.

  2. February 3, 2012 at 01:59 pm | Posted by Cecilia

    Hello, my name is Ceclilia Matute 47 years old i leave in Queens..i have couple hrs off and i like to know how can get involve or volunteer to help the senior or the communities. I appreciate your info. Thank You Cecilia

  3. February 12, 2012 at 03:42 pm | Posted by rita hess

    Nomination for Irma Updyke, who is 99 1/2 years old and still volunteering her services at the Bob Michaels V. A. clinic. She has been volunteering at various organizations includingThe American Legion Auxiliary. I believe she is now down to 20 or 25 hours a week. Thank you Rita Hess

  4. February 13, 2012 at 05:30 pm | Posted by Madeline dibello

    On saturday February 11 I went to my church Our Lady Of the Mountain to participate in a Foldathon to fold clothes

  5. February 14, 2012 at 04:55 pm | Posted by Brenda Roberts

    I want to commend Marilyn Bender who is a volunteer at Least of These in Nixa, MO. Not many people will give 10 to 15 hours a week to help people who have no way of helping themselves. She works at this facility in many capacities. Her heart is one of service. Please consider her as very deserving of this award. Thank you.

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  9. February 19, 2012 at 03:54 pm | Posted by cathy blazic

    Jeanne McKim is a volunteer at out school, Christ the King in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is an amazing person...working with children..helping out wherever/whenever the need arises. She listens to children read, helps them with their work, provides an xtra pair of hands on the playground or in the preschool room. We are so fortunate to have the pleasure of her presence at our school. We are all richer for having known her tireless energy and her giving heart.

  10. February 20, 2012 at 09:57 pm | Posted by Arnold Park

    Arnold & his many volunteers have made it possible for people to have access to getting in & out of their homes by buiding wheelcahir ramps...a great service to the community.. I nominate him & all the volunteers....

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