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Experience Corp Tutor
Ongoing | Experience CorpVolunteers 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 after-school programs.. Read More »
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National Social Media Volunteer - Nurse Influencer
Ongoing | AARP NationwideSocial 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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National Social Media Volunteer- Care Share Crew
Ongoing | AARP NationwideSocial 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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Experience Corps Tutor
Ongoing | Experience CorpVolunteers 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.. Read More »
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Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language
Ongoing | Driver SafetyTeach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »
Greater Grand Rapids Volunteer News
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AARP Real Possibilities TV
AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at… Read More »
Community Volunteer Opportunities
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Share Friendship and Support with Hospice Patients in Your Area!
Ongoing | Residential HospiceWhile it's not always easy, volunteering for a hospice can be very rewarding. We have patients in your area, in their own homes and senior living facilities. They'd enjoy someone joining them to play... Read More »
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Take Your Volunteering to the Next Level!
Ongoing | Residential HospiceIn as little as one hour a week, you could make a huge difference for a hospice patient and their family. We are seeking people who are willing to spend time talking, playing games, or maybe just... Read More »
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Volunteer Literacy Tutor
Ongoing | FUMC/MLK Tutoring CenterBecome a Volunteer Reading Tutor with FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center! “Helping other people can be a cure not just for those who are in need, but for your soul as well.” With nearly 100% of MLK... Read More »
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Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MI
Ongoing | Lasagna LoveLasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! Lasagna Love is... Read More »
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Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! 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Social Media volunteers will…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006VHcDIAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006G4CHIA0" target="_blank">National Social Media Volunteer- Care Share Crew</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide <p>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. 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We have patients in your area, in their own homes and senior living facilities. They'd enjoy someone joining them to play... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162166" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Take Your Volunteering to the Next Level!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Residential Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> September 09, 2024</p>--> <p>In as little as one hour a week, you could make a huge difference for a hospice patient and their family. We are seeking people who are willing to spend time talking, playing games, or maybe just... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Volunteer Literacy Tutor</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> August 28, 2024</p>--> <p>Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor with FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center! “Helping other people can be a cure not just for those who are in need, but for your soul as well.” With nearly 100% of MLK... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161234" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MI</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 19, 2024</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. Volunteering is flexible and very fulfilling! 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Social Media volunteers will…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006VHcDIAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006G4CHIA0" target="_blank">National Social Media Volunteer- Care Share Crew</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide <p>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…. <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. 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We have patients in your area, in their own homes and senior living facilities. They'd enjoy someone joining them to play... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162166" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Take Your Volunteering to the Next Level!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Residential Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> September 09, 2024</p>--> <p>In as little as one hour a week, you could make a huge difference for a hospice patient and their family. We are seeking people who are willing to spend time talking, playing games, or maybe just... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Volunteer Literacy Tutor</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> August 28, 2024</p>--> <p>Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor with FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center! “Helping other people can be a cure not just for those who are in need, but for your soul as well.” With nearly 100% of MLK... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161234" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MI</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 19, 2024</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. 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Social Media volunteers will…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006VHcDIAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006G4CHIA0" target="_blank">National Social Media Volunteer- Care Share Crew</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide <p>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…. <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. 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We are seeking people who are willing to spend time talking, playing games, or maybe just... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Volunteer Literacy Tutor</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> August 28, 2024</p>--> <p>Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor with FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center! “Helping other people can be a cure not just for those who are in need, but for your soul as well.” With nearly 100% of MLK... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161234" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MI</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 19, 2024</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. 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We are seeking people who are willing to spend time talking, playing games, or maybe just... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Volunteer Literacy Tutor</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> August 28, 2024</p>--> <p>Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor with FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center! “Helping other people can be a cure not just for those who are in need, but for your soul as well.” With nearly 100% of MLK... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161234" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MI</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 19, 2024</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. 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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'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" 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Social Media volunteers will…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006VHcDIAW" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006G4CHIA0" target="_blank">National Social Media Volunteer- Care Share Crew</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide <p>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…. <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. 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We have patients in your area, in their own homes and senior living facilities. They'd enjoy someone joining them to play... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162166" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Take Your Volunteering to the Next Level!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Residential Hospice <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> September 09, 2024</p>--> <p>In as little as one hour a week, you could make a huge difference for a hospice patient and their family. We are seeking people who are willing to spend time talking, playing games, or maybe just... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162167" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Volunteer Literacy Tutor</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> August 28, 2024</p>--> <p>Become a Volunteer Reading Tutor with FUMC/MLK Tutoring Center! “Helping other people can be a cure not just for those who are in need, but for your soul as well.” With nearly 100% of MLK... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.162102" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161234" target="_blank">Neighbors Feeding Neighbors - MI</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Lasagna Love <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 19, 2024</p>--> <p>Lasagna Love strives to feed families in need by matching them with volunteers in their area who will cook and deliver a home cooked meal. 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