Volunteering -- the gift of giving!
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The
number of Americans over 60 years of age is 42 million-plus and growing. That's
a lot of living, a lot of experience. As older persons, we are one of this
country's greatest natural resources. We have so much to give and our talent
and wisdom are needed at every level of American life. Offering your services
helps put this much-needed knowledge and experience back into the community.
America has a proud tradition of neighbor helping neighbor,
and today this volunteer spirit is need more than ever before. If you have
finally won the right to pursue relaxation, purpose, and nobility, consider
these reasons for volunteering your services:
It provides a way to be useful, help others, and do good
deeds.
The work is enjoyable and makes one feel needed.
Volunteerism is good for the heart. It increases your
self-esteem and competence as well as lessens stress and depression.
Studies show that people who volunteer live longer,
healthier, and happier lives.
People are so in need of tender loving care that your
volunteering efforts will reap appreciation.
After a lifetime of needing to take, retirement can be a
time to give back.
Some programs, like the Senior Companion Program, respond to
the greatest needs of seniors. Some day you may be in need of this aid.
You can help somebody not as healthy or fortunate as you.
And of course, you may have your own reasons.
"Volunteers"--
There's a Special Place in Heaven
Many may be shocked
to find,
When the day of judgement nears,
That there's a special place in
heaven set aside for VOLUNTEERS.
When the day of judgement nears,
That there's a special place in
heaven set aside for VOLUNTEERS.
Furnished with big
recliners,
Satin couches and footstools;
When there's no committee chairman,
No group leaders or car pools.
Satin couches and footstools;
When there's no committee chairman,
No group leaders or car pools.
No eager team that
needs a coach,
No bazaar and no bake sale;
There will be nothing to staple,
Not one thing to fold or mail.
No bazaar and no bake sale;
There will be nothing to staple,
Not one thing to fold or mail.
Telephone lists will
be outlawed,
But a finger-snap will bring,
Cool drinks and gourmet dinners
And rare treats fit for a king.
But a finger-snap will bring,
Cool drinks and gourmet dinners
And rare treats fit for a king.
You ask, who'll serve
these privileged
few and work for all they're worth?
All those who reaped the benefits,
And not once volunteered on Earth.
few and work for all they're worth?
All those who reaped the benefits,
And not once volunteered on Earth.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities for senior
citizens. Here is a partial listing:
The World Language Program is a non-profit organization that
could greatly use the help of some senior volunteers. Please visit our page World Language Program http://www.blc.net/find/language/.
If you will take a look at our page you will see how mutually benficial it
would be both to retirees and ourselves. I am the coordinator and you can
e-mail Bruce Beach - language@blc.net --
me for more information.
National Senior
Service Corps, Corporation for National Service -- FGP (Foster Grandparents
Program), RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), SCP (Senior Companion
Program), VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America).
American
Cancer Society - CanSupport Visitor Program
SCORE
-- Service Corps of Retired Executives
Ombudsman
Volunteer -- responds to complaints on behalf of those living in long-term
care facilities including: nursing homes, board and care, and residential care
facilities.
AARP's
volunteer programs -- a variety of programs, services, and activities that
help older Americans through volunteers.
Many local activities like: Chamber of Commerce, Fish &
Wildlife Service, Forest Service Volunteers, Hospice, Lions Club, National Park
Service, Peace Corps, Red Cross, Respite Care, Rotary Club, United Way and
more.
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