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  • Volunteer Recruiter

    Ongoing | AARP Virginia

    This position supports the Volunteer Services department. Assists with the implementation of the volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in…. Read More »

  • Wish of a Lifetime Cupid Crew Volunteer 2024

    Ongoing | Wish of a Lifetime

    Brighten up Valentine’s Day for older adults in your community. On February 14, 2023, Wish of a Lifetime from AARP worked with volunteers across the country to deliver over 100,000 cards and 100,000 roses to older adults for its 10th annual Cupid…. Read More »

  • Disrupt Aging Classroom Tech Producer

    Ongoing | Disrupt Aging Classroom

    Disrupt 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 »

  • AARP Virtual Veterans Brigade

    Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

    Virtual Veteran Brigade members are volunteers that will utilize content shared by the AARP National Team to broadcast information across a multitude of digital and social platforms. Virtual Veteran Brigade members will help to raise awareness of…. 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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  • Hospice Volunteer

    Ongoing | Suncrest Hospice

    Suncrest Volunteer Program Volunteers are essential members of the patientメs hospice care team. Volunteers are trained to listen, care, and provide companionship for our patients during... Read More »

  • Direct Patient Care Volunteer

    Ongoing | James River Hospice

    James River Hospice needs caring, compassionate volunteers to provide basic companionship for our patients and short-term respite (Caregiver Relief) for their families. Patients reside in healthcare... Read More »

  • Become an Advocate for Unaccompanied Child Migrants in Detention

    Ongoing | The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights

    Do you speak Spanish and want to serve unaccompanied child migrants? At the young center we train volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained immigrant children. Volunteers meet... Read More »

  • Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - VA

    Ongoing | Lasagna Love

    Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... Read More »

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

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

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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