Opportunities From: United Way of East Central Iowa

At AARP, one of our most valuable assets is our amazing team of volunteers. Through education, advocacy and service, AARP volunteers and staff work together to address community needs. With your skills knowledge and wisdom, you’re uniquely equipped to make a difference in your community. Here is how you can help:

As an AARP volunteer you will have the opportunity to:

                -Share the benefits of your life experience;

                -Benefit from high-quality training and education;

                -Enjoy stimulating challenges and meet new people;

                -Know that you’re truly making a difference.

Advocacy. Get Involved. Stay Informed. Join the Grassroots, Election and Advocacy Team (GREAT) - As volunteers you will be partnered with AARP staff to influence important State and Federal legislative issues impacting health, financial security and protection from consumer fraud. This is an ongoing time commitment that if flexible and will take up 1-2 hours per month. We are looking for volunteers that are able to communicate effectively and have interest in being an advocate on issues supporting the 50+. While the Iowa State Office for AARP is based out of Des Moines we have volunteer opportunities for people statewide, including your local community

 

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering in your area!

At AARP, one of our most valuable assets is our amazing team of volunteers. Through education, advocacy and service, AARP volunteers and staff work together to address community needs. With your skills knowledge and wisdom, you’re uniquely equipped to make a difference in your community. Here is how you can help:

As an AARP volunteer you will have the opportunity to:

                -Share the benefits of your life experience;

                -Benefit from high-quality training and education;

                -Enjoy stimulating challenges and meet new people;

                -Know that you’re truly making a difference.

Community Action, Resources and Education Team (CARE) - volunteers will help bring valuable information to their communities through a wide variety of special events, fairs, and exhibits, and develop and implement fun, educational experiences. Examples of CARE team activities include but are not limited to planning community events such as “FREE Ice Cream Day” and going to health and community fairs on behalf of AARP, such as the Iowa State Fair, the Parkinson’s Conference, the Czech Festival, or any other events in your local area. This is an ongoing time commitment that is flexible and will take up 1-2 hours per month. We are looking for volunteers that are able to communicate effectively and that like to plan community events.  While the Iowa State Office for AARP is based out of Des Moines we have volunteer opportunities for people statewide, including your local community.

 Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering in your area!

At AARP, one of our most valuable assets is our amazing team of volunteers. Through education, advocacy and service, AARP volunteers and staff work together to address community needs. With your skills knowledge and wisdom, you’re uniquely equipped to make a difference in your community. Here is how you can help:

As an AARP volunteer you will have the opportunity to:

                -Share the benefits of your life experience;

                -Benefit from high-quality training and education;

                -Enjoy stimulating challenges and meet new people;

                -Know that you’re truly making a difference.

 

 

AARP Speakers Bureau: AARP Iowa equips volunteers to present important information to the community. On-going skills and message training are provided, as well as technical and office support from the Iowa State office. The AARP Speakers Bureau gives presentations in the following areas

                AARP Fraud Watch Network Events

The AARP Fraud Watch Network gives Iowans access to information to help protect them and their families from theft and fraud

                AARP Life Reimagined Check-up

This is a new way of thinking about what is next in your life, offering experiences, tools, guidance and connections.

AARP HomeFit Workshops

Home Modifications that can help participant’s age-in-place and go about their daily activities while staying comfortable, independent and injury free.

We are looking for volunteers that are able to communicate effectively and that are comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations. This is an ongoing time commitment and will take up to 1-2 hours a month. While the Iowa State Office for AARP is based out of Des Moines we have volunteer opportunities for people statewide, including your local community.

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering in your area!

f youﾒre passionate about safety, enjoy helping others and strive to make your community a better place, then AARP Driver Safety would like to meet you. AARP Driver Safety, the nationﾒs first and largest older driver safety initiative, is recruiting unpaid volunteers to instruct, coordinate and promote its educational offerings--including the AARP Smart Driver Course, CarFit program, and We Need to Talk seminar. AARP Driver Safety has a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including:

- Instructors: Organize and teach AARP Smart Driver classroom courses at local community centers, libraries, hospitals and senior centers.

- Coordinators: Manage AARP Smart Driver Courses in your district, region or state. Recruit and supervise instructors, plan and conduct instructor workshops, and work with local sponsors.

- Marketing Specialists: Locate potential classroom host sites, identify publicity or promotion opportunities, and coordinate exhibits at local and statewide events.

- Tech Experts: Assist fellow volunteers in utilizing AARP Driver Safety online systems.

- We Need to Talk Facilitators: Teach a free seminar designed to help families have conversations with their loved ones about when it's time to cease driving.

- CarFit Volunteers: Become a CarFit Technician or CarFit Event Coordinator and help ensure drivers are safely and comfortably "fit" in their vehicle, and in control behind the wheel.

In addition to English-speaking volunteers, the initiative has a strong need for Spanish-speaking volunteers. AARP Driver Safety asks that volunteers be able to dedicate at least 10 hours to the program each month, and have Internet access and an email account. Please note that all AARP Driver Safety volunteer positions are unpaid. However, volunteers are reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses, such as mileage, parking and basic supplies.

 

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering in your area!