Category Archives: Focus on Senior Volunteers
NPR’s Ina Jaffe Explores Aging
We recently posted about Ina Jaffe’s NPR News report that featured Long Beach Senior Arts Colony residents Veronica Bryant and Kyle Cohen: Finding Affordable Senior Housing Is A Challenge For Many Americans. Here’s Why (5:47) There are three other reports in … Continue reading
News from Sterling Court
From Sterling Court in Anaheim, CA: Instructor Nicole Galardo: “In this month’s project we were painting a replica inspired by a famous artist in acrylic paints. The residents were able to choose from a few artists such as Vincent Van … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunity: AARP Driver Safety
We’ve posted in the past about the importance of knowing when to give up driving, but it’s also important to know that there are things you or your family member can do to keep driving longer safely. AARP offers a … Continue reading
Volunteer and Leave Your Mark on the World
Have a touch of wanderlust and want to do some good for the world? “Global Volunteers works under the direction and at the invitation of local partners. Each service program engages you and your family in important community development projects, … Continue reading
EngAGE Across Generations Video: Claymation Project
Take a look at what happened when creative senior mentors from Burbank Senior Artists Colony worked with creative young students from Burbank Community Day School on a claymation project. You’ll enjoy the finished videos created in this collaborative effort! Congratulations … Continue reading
Older Americans Volunteer Services Award Recipients Honored
Many elders spend a tremendous amount of time volunteering their services and, once a year, several are chosen for their significant contributions to the community. From the Burbank Times: On Tuesday, May 8th, the Burbank City Council honored six recipients of … Continue reading
Focus on Senior Volunteers: Senior Corps
Are you interested in volunteering? Senior Corps offers opportunities for you. From their website: “Senior Corps connects today’s 55+ with the people and organizations that need them most. We help them become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need, … Continue reading