Volunteer News
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Join Advocates for Lobby Day at the Kentucky Capitol
AARP Kentucky is seeking new grassroots activists for its Capital Action Team to advocate at the state General Assembly… Read More »
AARP Volunteer Opportunities
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Community Volunteer
Ongoing | AARP KentuckyCommunity volunteers participate in local outreach activities and provide assistance and support to the volunteer team and staff, on an as needed basis, for community activities and special events.. Read More »
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Wish of a Lifetime Cupid Crew Volunteer 2023
Ongoing | Wish of a LifetimeBrighten up Valentine’s Day for older adults in your community. This Valentine’s Day, Wish of a Lifetime from AARP is teaming up with volunteers and schools to deliver 250,000 cards and 90,000 roses to older adults for the 10th annual Cupid Crew.…. Read More »
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Disrupt Aging Classroom Tech Producer
Ongoing | Disrupt Aging ClassroomDisrupt Aging (DA) Classroom is a 2.5-hour, interactive curriculum that challenges students to examine aging perceptions and think about how the growing aging population is relevant to their personal lives and future careers. The curriculum is…. Read More »
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Be My Eyes Fraud Volunteer
Ongoing | AARP NationwideBe My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers for visual assistance through a live video call. In collaboration with Be My Eyes, AARP is providing fraud resources to users of the app. Volunteer agents…. Read More »
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SDTEK Workshop Presenter
Ongoing | Driver SafetyAs a Smart DriverTEK Workshop Presenter, you'll be helping mature drivers in your community to learn about new vehicle safety technology.. Read More »
Volunteer with Other Organizations
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Disaster Action Team
Ongoing | American Red CrossWorks as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours. - Delivers immediate direct client assistance in accordance with Red Cross standards and... Read More »
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Duty Officer - Disaster Cycle Services
Ongoing | American Red CrossLeadership May determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT. Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of the... Read More »
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Blood Donor Ambassador
Ongoing | American Red CrossGreet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process Direct donor to next step of donation or options for... Read More »
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Make Blankets for Animal Shelters
Ongoing | Comfort for CrittersWe are looking for volunteers to create handmade blankets to comfort homeless pets living in animal shelters. The blankets may be knit, crocheted, sewn, quilted or made with fleece material. Once... Read More »
Ways to make a difference
Find ways to help directly in the Blackford area, whether you have 5 minutes, 5 hours or 5 days to give. Read More »
Local AARP Volunteer Programs
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Sign up now for next year’s tax season. You don't need tax experience — only a desire to help. Read More »
AARP Driver Safety
Help others get on the road to safety as an AARP Driver Safety instructor or coordinator. Read More »
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AARP Theater: ‘Swan Lake’ at the Bolshoi
Sunday, Feb 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Gladiator Snacks for the Super Bowl
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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Movies for Grownups: 'A Perfect Vintage'
Friday, Feb 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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