Volunteering

1-800-Volunteer.org

Source: Points of Light Institute

Description:

National database of volunteer opportunities that includes places for older adults to volunteer in the community.


Civic Ventures

Description:

Civic Ventures is leading the call to engage millions of baby boomers as a vital workforce for change.


Senior Corps

Source: Corporation for National and Community Service

Description:

U.S. government program offers volunteer opportunities for older adults, such as Foster Grandparents Program; Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); and Senior Companions program.


Senior Medicare Patrol

Description:

Government-funded project involves professionals and senior volunteers to fight fraud, abuse and error in the Medicare and Medicaid programs


Volunteer Match

Description:

Organization dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer; recruiting tool for more than 50,000 nonprofit organizations.