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Posted on 01/12/25

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Want to make an impact in the lives of older adults?

AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age.

AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:

Advocacy Team

Partner with staff on efforts related to federal, state and local issues by contacting lawmakers, attending events at the Capitol, sharing personal testimonies and more.

Community Team

Community volunteers in the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids metro areas help with registration at events, staff AARP tables at fairs/events, assist with projects at AARP, and much more.

Speakers Team

Present to community groups on topics like caregiving, fraud prevention and home modifications to keep Iowans safe and secure at home as they age; training and tools provided.

Fraud Fighters

Protect people 50+ by helping them identify and avoid fraud and scams; resources provided by AARP’s Fraud Watch Network.

Tax-Aide

This free public service is the nation's largest volunteer tax preparation service. Roles include counselors who prepare and file returns and administrative and technology coordinators. Prior experience is not necessary; training provided.

Driver Safety

Help older drivers be safer, more independent and confident behind the wheel; volunteers organize, promote and lead AARP Smart Driver classroom courses.

Volunteer!

Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please fill out this brief AARP Iowa Volunteer Interest Form. When you join our team, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice and make a difference in their community.

This story is provided by AARP Iowa. Visit the AARP Iowa page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Volunteer with AARP Iowa</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 01/12/25 
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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            <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please fill out this brief <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/r/afXSBf2xJV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Iowa Volunteer Interest Form</a></span></span>. When you join our team, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice and make a difference in their community.</div>
        
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Volunteer with AARP Iowa</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 01/12/25 
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Volunteer with AARP Iowa</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 01/12/25 
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Volunteer with AARP Iowa</h1></header>	
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Volunteer with AARP Iowa</h1></header>	
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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            <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please fill out this brief <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://forms.office.com/r/afXSBf2xJV" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AARP Iowa Volunteer Interest Form</a></span></span>. When you join our team, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice and make a difference in their community.</div>
        
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Volunteer with AARP Iowa</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 01/12/25 
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        <div class="ListOneColumn-title">Want to make an impact in the lives of older adults?</div>
    
    
        <div class="ListOneColumn-description">AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. From practical resources like fraud prevention presentations to community activities and fun events, AARP Iowa is here to help empower older adults to choose how they live as they age. <br><br>AARP Iowa has nearly 200 volunteers across the state engaged directly in activities like state and local advocacy, educational programming, and fun activities that build social connections. Some examples of volunteer positions are below:</div>
    

    

    
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$no_header = false
$header_title = '<a href="/malcom-ia/happenings/">News Feed</a>'
$header_subtitle = ''
$isPR = false
$navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse">
	<div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div>
	<ul class="secondary-menu" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true">
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/malcom-ia/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/malcom-ia/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li>
		<li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/malcom-ia/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/malcom-ia/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/malcom-ia/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/malcom-ia/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li>
		<li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more">
			<span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span>
			<ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu">
				<li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/malcom-ia/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="/malcom-ia/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="/malcom-ia/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="/malcom-ia/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="/malcom-ia/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="/malcom-ia/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="/malcom-ia/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li>
				-->
			</ul>
		</li>
		
	</ul>
</nav>'
$header_custom = ''
$breadcrumbs = array(
	(int) 0 => array(
		'title' => 'News Feed',
		'slug' => 'happenings'
	)
)
$row = array(
	'title' => 'Back to News Feed',
	'slug' => 'happenings'
)
$i = (int) 0
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
BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81
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