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• Tabling Volunteer

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  AARP shares resources and information about topics relevant to older adults in their own communities in spaces like farmers markets, resource fairs, or other gatherings. Volunteers can distribute information and talk to people at events, coordinate…. Read More »

• States Livable Communities Volunteer

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  Together, AARP Members are making a difference by providing valuable volunteer service across Massachusetts. Volunteers can attend monthly network meetings and planning sessions to discuss programming, and build community relationships with partner…. Read More »

• Massachusetts Advocacy Volunteer

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  AARP advocates for a range of issues that matter to older adults, from paying family caregivers to securing affordable housing for people to age in their communities. Volunteers can testify about issues that matter to them, attend virtual and…. Read More »

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• Technology Coach

  Ongoing | Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

  Provide basic technology support, including with use of phones, tablets, signing up for and/or connecting to and accessing the internet. Volunteers assist at workshops and drop-in sessions or provide... Read More »

• Volunteer at Autumn Hospice

  Ongoing | Autumn Hospice

  Hospice care is designed to support patients with life-limiting illnesses by focusing on comfort rather than a cure. It addresses the whole person, including their physical, emotional, social, and... Read More »

• Volunteer Opportunites - Hospice

  Ongoing | BrookHaven Hospice

  Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Brookhaven Hospice's dedicated volunteer team and bring joy, comfort, and support to those who need it most. We offer a variety of... Read More »

• Math Competition Volunteer

  Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS Foundation

  Competition volunteering in person includes scoring tests, helping with on-site check-in, passing out snacks/giveaways and presenting awards. Most roles may last 1-4 hours. Math knowledge is NOT... Read More »

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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Massachusetts	<p>Together, AARP Members are making a difference by providing valuable volunteer service across Massachusetts.  Volunteers can attend monthly network meetings and planning sessions to discuss programming, and build community relationships with partner&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxdGAAS" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Massachusetts	<p>AARP advocates for a range of issues that matter to older adults, from paying family caregivers to securing affordable housing for people to age in their communities.  Volunteers can testify about issues that matter to them, attend virtual and&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxYsAAK" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu">
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/ayer-ma/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/ayer-ma/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li>
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/ayer-ma/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="/ayer-ma/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li>
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				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/ayer-ma/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="/ayer-ma/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
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$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