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AARP Volunteer Opportunities

AARP Florida Community Volunteer
Ongoing | AARP Florida
AARP Florida volunteers are serving communities across the state through education, advocacy and community service. Whatever you are looking for in your volunteer interests, we have something that will fit your interests, schedule, and skills. We…. Read More »
AARP Speaker
Ongoing | AARP Florida
AARP educates the public and connects them to valuable information and resources. Our speaker’s bureau offers presentations virtually and in-person a number of issues including health, finances, fraud prevention, caregiving, technology, and more.. Read More »
Florida Advocacy Volunteer
Ongoing | AARP Florida
Advocates help amplify the voice of the 50+ through national, state and local advocacy. AARP is looking for volunteers here in our community to join the fight for lower prescription drug costs, affordable utilities, and other issues that matter to…. Read More »
Livable Community Ambassador
Ongoing | AARP Florida
Livable Community Ambassadors help to develop and implement strategies to make communities better for people of all ages and abilities by educating and collaborating with local officials and community stakeholders.. Read More »
Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language
Ongoing | Driver Safety
Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »

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Patient/Family Companion - Long Term Care Facilities
Ongoing | Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Patient and Family Support Visit our adult and pediatric patients where they receive care. You may choose to spend quality time reading with them, taking walks, writing letters or simply enjoying... Read More »
Help Florida Seniors, Become an Advocate Today
Ongoing | Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
An ombudsman investigates and attempts to resolve complaints and problems. Our ombudsmen advocate for people who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family care homes. What... Read More »
Become a Child Advocate
Ongoing | Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
We ask our volunteer Child Advocates to meet with a child for an hour each week, throughout the case. The length of each case varies. During these weekly meetings, the volunteer builds rapport with... Read More »
Math Competition Volunteer
Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS Foundation
Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... Read More »

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