Volunteer Ideas for Seniors
Retirement presents a unique opportunity to pursue your passions. Often referred to as the "Golden years," these years offer a chance to shape your own golden path. Consider what ignites your enthusiasm or captures your interest, and seek out volunteer opportunities aligned with these passions.
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Whether it's contributing to a cause close to your heart, sharing your expertise, or exploring new avenues of interest, volunteering can add depth and fulfillment to your life
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Wellness benefits of Volunteering:
After volunteering for a good cause, many people are amazed by their personal gains from the experience.
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Keeps you interacting socially
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Keeps you moving
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Sense of purpose
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Increased adrenalin/ motivation
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Develop new skills
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Pride that you have contributed.
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Many volunteer opportunities are available in-person or virtually. This can be wonderful for people with mobility issues.
Do you love the Arts?
Arts organizations, including symphonies, art museums, community choirs, and various artistic endeavors, offer fantastic opportunities for seniors to contribute their time and talents.
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Explore your local community and online for volunteer opportunities. Most museums, theaters, and music stores warmly welcome volunteers and appreciate the diverse skills and experiences seniors bring to the table
Learn about Musicians on Call
Music possesses a remarkable ability to uplift spirits, which is why Musicians On Call dedicates itself to bringing music to those who need it most: hospital patients.
Musicians On Call delivers live and recorded music directly to the bedsides of patients, their families, and caregivers in healthcare settings. Through live performances within hospital rooms, and and virtual performances they infuse moments of joy into the lives of patients undergoing treatment or confined to their beds, enhancing the healthcare experience with the healing power of music.
Volunteer with The AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
The mission of Americans for the Arts is to cultivate recognition and support for the exceptional and ever-evolving value of the arts.
They aim to lead, serve, and propel the diverse networks of organizations and individuals dedicated to nurturing the arts throughout America.
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Who loves animals?
Volunteer at a local animal shelter or with breed-related rescues. Join rescues for senior animals, rescues for disabled animals, and more.
The Humane Society
Want to join the fight to protect animals?
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Volunteers are essential partners in their lifesaving work. They engage volunteers in supporting staff at every level to amplify their efforts to create a more humane society.
ASPCA
The ASPCA offers volunteer opportunities in a variety of fields, including pet adoptions, animal fostering, animal rescue and rehabilitation and government relations.
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There are some in-person opportunities in NYC, Los Angeles CA, Ashville NY, Miami Fl, & Oklahoma City OK. There are many opportunities to help from your own home also.
Four Paws International
This is an international organization with offices, sanctuaries, and projects all around the world.
They are looking for dedicated individuals interested in donating their time and talents to supporting their cause.
Check out their latest volunteering opportunities and check out some of the pictures from around the world.