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• Texas State President

  Ongoing | AARP Texas

  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)

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  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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• Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Round Rock, TX

  Ongoing | St. David's Hospice and Family Care

  St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Round Rock area. Hospice patients are in the... Read More »

• Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Georgetown, TX

  Ongoing | St. David's Hospice and Family Care

  St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Georgetown area. Hospice patients are in the... Read More »

• Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Lakeway, TX

  Ongoing | St. David's Hospice and Family Care

  St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Lakeway area. Hospice patients are in the final... Read More »

• Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Austin, TX

  Ongoing | St. David's Hospice and Family Care

  St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 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>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 24, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 24, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 23, 2024</p>-->
			<p>St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 
				<a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161693" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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Scammers and fraudsters often target older adults, putting their financial security, retirement and personal&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000007AFcrIAG" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161693" target="_blank">Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Austin, TX</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 23, 2024</p>-->
			<p>St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 24, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 24, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 23, 2024</p>-->
			<p>St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 
				<a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161693" 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.161693" target="_blank">Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Austin, TX</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 23, 2024</p>-->
			<p>St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 
				<a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161693" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 24, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 24, 2024</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 23, 2024</p>-->
			<p>St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 
				<a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161693" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161693" target="_blank">Hospice Companion Volunteers Needed - Austin, TX</a></h4>
			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | St. David's Hospice and Family Care			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 23, 2024</p>-->
			<p>St. David’s Hospice & Family Care is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in the Austin area. Hospice patients are in the final... 
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				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/austin-tx/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/austin-tx/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/austin-tx/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li>
				<!--
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/austin-tx/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/austin-tx/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/austin-tx/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
		</li>
		
	</ul>
</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array()
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244
View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971
View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118