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• AARP Texas Legislative Advocacy Volunteer

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  In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers…. Read More »

• AARP DAISY Nurse Volunteer

  Ongoing | AARP Nationwide

  Assistant DAISY Coordinator Volunteers are volunteers who will assist the onsite DAISY Coordinator who runs their DAISY Award program in their hospitals. Started by the Barnes Family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY Award recognizes…. Read More »

• Wish of a Lifetime Social Media Volunteer

  Ongoing | Wish of a Lifetime

  As a Social Media Volunteer for Wish of a Lifetime, you will play a crucial role in spreading joy and expanding our network. Your responsibilities will include resharing posts, commenting, and engaging with our content to help amplify our mission.…. Read More »

• Wish of a Lifetime Postcard Program Volunteer

  Ongoing | Wish of a Lifetime

  Volunteers will join virtually each month to write a personal message to spread love to older adults across the country. Completed cards will be sent to Wish of a Lifetime who will then distribute the cards to older adults in need. This opportunity…. Read More »

• Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language

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  Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. Read More »

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• Math Competition Volunteer

  Ongoing | MATHCOUNTS Foundation

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

• Junior Achievement of South Texas - Classroom Volunteer

  Ongoing | Junior Achievement of South Texas

  A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone. All we need is your enthusiasm, life... Read More »

• Respite/Companionship Volunteer

  Ongoing | Trinity Hospice - Houston

  Live your best life by serving others at end-of-life: become a Trinity Respite/Companionship Volunteer! Join our amazing team of dedicated staff as we strive to care for hospice patients and families.... Read More »

• Office Volunteer

  Ongoing | Trinity Hospice - Houston

  Live your best life by serving others at end-of-life: become a Trinity Office Volunteer! Join our amazing team of dedicated staff as we strive to care for hospice patients and families. You're sure to... Read More »

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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">AARP Texas Legislative Advocacy Volunteer</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000008PH7lIAG" target="_blank">AARP DAISY Nurse Volunteer</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>Assistant DAISY Coordinator Volunteers are volunteers who will assist the onsite DAISY Coordinator who runs their DAISY Award program in their hospitals. Started by the Barnes Family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY Award recognizes&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000008PH7lIAG" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Wish of a Lifetime	<p>As a Social Media Volunteer for Wish of a Lifetime, you will play a crucial role in spreading joy and expanding our network. Your responsibilities will include resharing posts, commenting, and engaging with our content to help amplify our mission.&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv00000CEzb9IAD" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Wish of a Lifetime	<p>Volunteers will join virtually each month to write a personal message to spread love to older adults across the country. Completed cards will be sent to Wish of a Lifetime who will then distribute the cards to older adults in need. This opportunity&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PJOUAA4" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxLEAA0" target="_blank">Driver Safety Instructor, Spanish Language</a></h4>
	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxLEAA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | MATHCOUNTS Foundation			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 22, 2025</p>-->
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			<b>Ongoing</b>			 | Trinity Hospice - Houston			<!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> January 16, 2025</p>-->
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			<p>A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone.  All we need is your enthusiasm, life... 
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			<p>A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone.  All we need is your enthusiasm, life... 
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			<p>A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone.  All we need is your enthusiasm, life... 
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			<p>A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone.  All we need is your enthusiasm, life... 
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			<p>A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone.  All we need is your enthusiasm, life... 
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			<p>Live your best life by serving others at end-of-life: become a Trinity Office Volunteer! Join our amazing team of dedicated staff as we strive to care for hospice patients and families. You're sure to... 
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas	<p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>Assistant DAISY Coordinator Volunteers are volunteers who will assist the onsite DAISY Coordinator who runs their DAISY Award program in their hospitals. Started by the Barnes Family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY Award recognizes&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000008PH7lIAG" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Wish of a Lifetime	<p>As a Social Media Volunteer for Wish of a Lifetime, you will play a crucial role in spreading joy and expanding our network. Your responsibilities will include resharing posts, commenting, and engaging with our content to help amplify our mission.&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv00000CEzb9IAD" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Wish of a Lifetime	<p>Volunteers will join virtually each month to write a personal message to spread love to older adults across the country. Completed cards will be sent to Wish of a Lifetime who will then distribute the cards to older adults in need. This opportunity&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PJOUAA4" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Driver Safety	<p>Teach Smart Driver courses in Spanish in your assigned state. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oo0000000CxLEAA0" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Nationwide	<p>Assistant DAISY Coordinator Volunteers are volunteers who will assist the onsite DAISY Coordinator who runs their DAISY Award program in their hospitals. Started by the Barnes Family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY Award recognizes&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000008PH7lIAG" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Wish of a Lifetime	<p>As a Social Media Volunteer for Wish of a Lifetime, you will play a crucial role in spreading joy and expanding our network. Your responsibilities will include resharing posts, commenting, and engaging with our content to help amplify our mission.&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv00000CEzb9IAD" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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	<b>Ongoing</b> | Wish of a Lifetime	<p>Volunteers will join virtually each month to write a personal message to spread love to older adults across the country. Completed cards will be sent to Wish of a Lifetime who will then distribute the cards to older adults in need. This opportunity&#8230;. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1o3l000004PJOUAA4" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p>
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			<p>A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone.  All we need is your enthusiasm, life... 
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			<p>Live your best life by serving others at end-of-life: become a Trinity Respite/Companionship Volunteer! Join our amazing team of dedicated staff as we strive to care for hospice patients and families.... 
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			<p>Live your best life by serving others at end-of-life: become a Trinity Office Volunteer! Join our amazing team of dedicated staff as we strive to care for hospice patients and families. You're sure to... 
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<p>When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.</p>
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