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Get started by going to https://BillionGraves.com/justserve.... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.143360" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=50424&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-BUFFALO-CENTER-IA" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- volunteering page --> <!-- deleted but saved in modules --> <div style="margin:15px 0;"><iframe name="brightcove-player" title="Volunteering" src='//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/ryhhcDoG_default/index.html?videoId=6307367719112' allowfullscreen frameborder=0 width="100%" height="300px"></iframe> <p>When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161241" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.160914" target="_blank">Join Us: Seeking Volunteer Transport Drivers for Dog Rescue!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> May 22, 2024</p>--> <p>Volunteers Needed: RAGOM Transport Drivers Wanted! Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Here's your chance! Retrieve A Golden of the Midwest... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.160914" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.143360" target="_blank">Take Photos of Gravestones at Cemetery - Iowa</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BillionGraves <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> November 30, 2020</p>--> <p>Would you like to volunteer to take photos of gravestones? Your service will help others find their ancestors and grow their family tree! 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Social Media volunteers will…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006G4CHIA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000002RiDVIA0" target="_blank">Experience Corps Tutor</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Experience Corp <p>Volunteers provide 1:1 literacy tutoring to 1st through 3rd grade children at risk of reading below grade level. Tutoring/Mentoring sessions are held virtually and in-person at Achieve Pinal schools.. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000002RiDVIA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000001x6IXIAY" target="_blank">AARP Nurse Volunteer/Patient and Family Advisory Council member (PFAC)</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide <p>PFACs provide a mechanism for involving patients and families in policymaking, facility design, and hospital care planning, delivery, and evaluation. 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Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161241" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.160914" target="_blank">Join Us: Seeking Volunteer Transport Drivers for Dog Rescue!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> May 22, 2024</p>--> <p>Volunteers Needed: RAGOM Transport Drivers Wanted! Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Here's your chance! Retrieve A Golden of the Midwest... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.160914" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.143360" target="_blank">Take Photos of Gravestones at Cemetery - Iowa</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BillionGraves <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> November 30, 2020</p>--> <p>Would you like to volunteer to take photos of gravestones? Your service will help others find their ancestors and grow their family tree! Get started by going to https://BillionGraves.com/justserve.... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.143360" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=50424&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-BUFFALO-CENTER-IA" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- volunteering page --> <!-- deleted but saved in modules --> <div style="margin:15px 0;"><iframe name="brightcove-player" title="Volunteering" src='//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/ryhhcDoG_default/index.html?videoId=6307367719112' allowfullscreen frameborder=0 width="100%" height="300px"></iframe> <p>When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161241" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.160914" target="_blank">Join Us: Seeking Volunteer Transport Drivers for Dog Rescue!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> May 22, 2024</p>--> <p>Volunteers Needed: RAGOM Transport Drivers Wanted! Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Here's your chance! 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Social Media Volunteers will receive messages and resources from AARP’s national team. In turn, to help more people benefit from this content, they will share the information across many digital and social platforms. Social Media volunteers will…. Read More »
Social Media Volunteers will receive messages and resources from AARP’s national team. In turn, to help more people benefit from this content, they will share the information across many digital and social platforms. Social Media volunteers will…. Read More »
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Retrieve A Golden of the Midwest... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.160914" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.143360" target="_blank">Take Photos of Gravestones at Cemetery - Iowa</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | BillionGraves <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> November 30, 2020</p>--> <p>Would you like to volunteer to take photos of gravestones? Your service will help others find their ancestors and grow their family tree! 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