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By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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 ?? 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div 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style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />North Carolina</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-ROCKINGHAM-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}' $title_for_layout = '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '.upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}'include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 53 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 53 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 TownsController::displayTown() - APP/Controller/TownsController.php, line 17 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />North Carolina</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-ROCKINGHAM-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}' $title_for_layout = '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '.upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}'include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 53 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 53 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 ?? 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By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> 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class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 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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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="14" data-url="/news/aarp-north-carolina-appoints-new-president-and-executive-council-members-nc-2023-01-09.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/93bcef1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2464x1584+1328+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ffa%2Fc0%2F00de5e1b45ee817b6075e74e9228%2Fistock-000063118485-full.jpg" alt="AARP North Carolina Appoints New President and Executive Council Members"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-north-carolina-appoints-new-president-and-executive-council-members-nc-2023-01-09.html">AARP North Carolina Appoints New President and Executive Council Members</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 01/09/23</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – AARP North Carolina, a volunteer-led 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<a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP North Carolina Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />North Carolina</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:NCAARP@aarp.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAARP@aarp.org </a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/north-carolina/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP North Carolina</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/aarp-north-carolina-contact-information/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-ROCKINGHAM-NC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AARPNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpNC" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}' $title_for_layout = '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '.upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}'include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 54 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 54 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 ?? 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By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item 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class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div 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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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 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volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> 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AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> 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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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 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volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" data-url="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/5680a1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x257+0+21/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F70%2F1862b02f48cb1b156727eb49543b%2Ftaxes.jpg" alt="More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/more-aarp-tax-assistance-for-north-carolina-residents-nc-2023-02-28.html">More AARP Tax Assistance for North Carolina Residents</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 02/28/23</p> <div>After housing costs rose in North Carolina last year, AARP is working to help those living on fixed incomes.</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?>', 'css' => '', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 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</pre></div></pre> <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" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-ROCKINGHAM-NC">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC Volunteer News - AARP" name="description"/> <meta content="Rockingham, NC, Volunteer, News, AARP" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/rockingham-nc/happenings/volunteering/"/> .upper-text {text-transform: capitalize;}if (window.location.pathname.search('news/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus')){ jQuery('div.posted-on').hide();}', 'title_for_layout' => '{local_city_c}, {local_state} Volunteer News - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><section class="banner module contentWrapper"> <article class="contentSource clearfix"> <img class="imageLeft" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/classic/volunteering-winter-240x140.jpg" width="240" height="140" /> <section class="info"> <div> <h2><span>Volunteers make a difference in a big way.</span></h2> <h3><span>Find volunteering opportunities in your area.</span></h3> </div> </section> </article> </section></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Rockingham Volunteer News</h2> </header> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design"> <div class="ar-listing"> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="0" data-url="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cbc9ccd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4345x2793+388+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F6c%2Ff6c0de934541b457bb1149462fcf%2Fgettyimages-1652589857-rc.jpg" alt="Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/make-nc-a-great-place-to-age-and-help-lead-a-winning-team-nc-2024-05-29.html">Make NC a great place to age and help lead a winning team</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/29/24</p> <div>Our state is aging. By the year 2031, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18. North Carolina and…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="1" data-url="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/59c9810/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x321+0+89/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F23%2F0e%2F165f86084fb5ba8d2691f1274296%2Fstrike-4.png" alt="Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/join-aarp-at-the-ballpark-to-help-strike-out-scams-nc-2024-05-17.html">Join AARP at the ballpark to help strike out scams</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/17/24</p> <div>AARP Triangle and Carolina Mudcats are ready to strike out fraud and identity theft!</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="2" data-url="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2d9bf34/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fa6%2Ff2%2Fbc87182c46069c635c084e9d7ef3%2Fld7.jpg" alt="AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-advocates-set-the-stage-for-needed-improvements-for-older-north-carolinians-nc-2024-05-08.html">AARP Advocates set the stage for needed improvements for older North Carolinians</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/08/24</p> <div>RALEIGH -- AARP volunteers were in large numbers at the North Carolina General Assembly when the state’s aging…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="3" data-url="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/187fa07/2147483647/strip/true/crop/633x407+0+197/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F32%2Fce%2Faad2f613422b968a050cce04520c%2Faarp-ethel-300-03.jpg" alt="AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-accepting-nominations-for-top-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-04-30.html">AARP Accepting Nominations for Top Volunteer Honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 04/30/24</p> <div>RALEIGH — AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 North Carolina Andrus Award for Community Service, which…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0cd503a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+76/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F08%2F21%2F552363bb4128b63c4349e0a04676%2Fpanel-2.jpg" alt=""EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/empower-u-aarp-university-skill-building-for-greater-impact-nc-2024-03-27.html">"EMPOWER U" – AARP University Skill Building for Greater Impact</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>AARP Volunteers Building Skills for Greater Impact</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec75160/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3096x1990+31+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb3%2F91%2F95c6f22c4040b2ac14fb6d3ed511%2Fandrus-2024.jpeg" alt="Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/raleigh-resident-jeanne-van-divender-receives-aarps-highest-volunteer-honor-nc-2024-03-27.html">Raleigh resident Jeanne Van Divender receives AARP's highest volunteer honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/27/24</p> <div>RALEIGH, NC – Jeanne Van Divender of Raleigh was presented with the AARP “Andrus Award,” in March. This award…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/575b461/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2500x1607+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fab%2Ff1%2F22d3f4cd4586a115b53df6924316%2Finspiration-awards.jpg" alt="AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-honors-nc-coastal-individuals-and-organizations-for-inspiring-work-nc-2023-09-27.html">AARP honors NC Coastal individuals and organizations for inspiring work</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/27/23</p> <div>2023 AARP Inspiration Awards</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e88123/2147483647/strip/true/crop/320x206+0+17/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F79%2F07%2Fcfc852214121917ed183171d6d2d%2Fandy-gretchen-2023-002.jpeg" alt="An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/an-unlikely-friendship-the-benefits-of-volunteering-nc-2023-08-14.html">An unlikely friendship -- the benefits of volunteering</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/23</p> <div>Benefits of volunteering with AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de7ce99/2147483647/strip/true/crop/837x538+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F5c%2F59%2F50f87cbe4de7b6afdd0c4797a758%2Fpicture2.jpg" alt="Seeking a few good veterans"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/seeking-a-few-good-veterans-nc-2023-07-31.html">Seeking a few good veterans</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/31/23</p> <div>Do you have a passion for serving veterans?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b243c7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1259x809+0+12/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F87%2Ff2%2F884fd1274fc970f61cf996c4a0d0%2Fsocial-media-facebook-icons-tanuha2001.jpg" alt="Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/get-social-media-savvy-with-aarp-north-carolina-nc-2023-06-30.html">Get Social Media Savvy with AARP North Carolina</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/30/23</p> <div>Want to become more social media savvy and help AARP get its message out at the same time?</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b31d17c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4032x2592+0+216/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff3%2Ffd%2F7310ab7c4d2682c03ed1cea47d01%2Fglover.jpg" alt="Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/charlotte-volunteer-receives-top-aarp-honor-nc-2023-05-03.html">Charlotte volunteer receives top AARP honor</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 05/03/23</p> <div>CHARLOTTE -- Joetta Glover of Charlotte was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service at a special…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0c26db5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/348x224+2+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F55%2Fb4%2F5f93561b490997a6e9bc84f273af%2Fmealpacking-in-dc.png" alt="Thank You, Volunteers!"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/thank-you-volunteers-2023-03-31.html">Thank You, Volunteers!</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/31/23</p> <div>April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who dedicate their time, energy and skills to…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="12" data-url="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e68d369/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5120x3291+0+61/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F77%2F67%2F91cb7f664cdd8d8394ad642cfb9e%2Fgettyimages-626891352.jpg" alt="Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/build-community-through-volunteering-join-us-for-a-free-lunch-with-author-val-walker-nc-2023-03-20.html">Build community through volunteering - join us for a free lunch with author Val Walker </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 03/20/23</p> <div>ASHEVILLE -- Studies have shown that the health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="13" 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