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• Texas State President

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  AARP Texas is looking for our next State President, the top volunteer position that provides high-level strategic advice, helps oversee the AARP Texas Executive Council and a diverse volunteer corps, and advocates for people ages 50 and older. In…. Read More »

• East Texas Advocacy Volunteer - State Senate District 1

  Ongoing | AARP Texas

  The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless…. Read More »

• West Texas Fraud Fighter Volunteer (Nov. 22 In-Person Event)

  Ongoing | AARP Texas

  Please apply only if you are able to commit to volunteering in-person from 9AM to 3PM on November 22 in Lubbock as described. Scammers and fraudsters often target older adults, putting their financial security, retirement and personal…. Read More »

• AARP Texas Legislative Advocacy Volunteer

  Ongoing | AARP Texas

  In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers…. Read More »

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• Temporary Dog Foster

  Ongoing | Carolina Dogs Matter

  Foster dog homes needed for at-risk dogs, particularly in the Houston TX area. Temp fosters keep dogs 1 - 14 days, and long term fosters provide a home until adoption. Foster applications can be... Read More »

• Choice Hospice Companions Needed!

  Ongoing | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department

  Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... Read More »

• Choice Hospice Office Help Needed!

  Ongoing | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department

  Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... Read More »

• Choice Hospice Internship Program

  Ongoing | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department

  Interning with Choice Hospice presents a remarkable chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly patients and their families, while also offering diverse internship opportunities in... Read More »

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv0000078jLhIAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>Please apply only if you are able to commit to volunteering in-person from 9AM to 3PM on November 22 in Lubbock as described. 

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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">AARP Texas Legislative Advocacy Volunteer</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Carolina Dogs Matter			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 22, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>-->
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv0000078jLhIAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<p>Interning with Choice Hospice presents a remarkable chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly patients and their families, while also offering diverse internship opportunities in... 
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv0000078jLhIAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>-->
			<p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... 
				<a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161316" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161317" target="_blank">Choice Hospice Internship Program</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>-->
			<p>Interning with Choice Hospice presents a remarkable chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly patients and their families, while also offering diverse internship opportunities in... 
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv0000078jLhIAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... 
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			<p>Interning with Choice Hospice presents a remarkable chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly patients and their families, while also offering diverse internship opportunities in... 
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>AARP Texas is looking for our next State President, the top volunteer position that provides high-level strategic advice, helps oversee the AARP Texas Executive Council and a diverse volunteer corps, and advocates for people ages 50 and older.

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv0000078jLhIAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>-->
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>The Advocacy Volunteer for Texas State Senate District 1 will play a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of older adults in East Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv0000078jLhIAI" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161315" target="_blank">Choice Hospice Companions Needed!</a></h4>
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			<p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... 
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>-->
			<p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... 
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			<p>Interning with Choice Hospice presents a remarkable chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly patients and their families, while also offering diverse internship opportunities in... 
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