…a virtual volunteer.) Organizations and the people they serve benefit directly from volunteers, but what’s surprising is the hidden value of volunteering….to the volunteers. Volunteering engenders better health, improved quality…
The right kind of volunteering – at the right dose – can not only make you feel good; it also can make you healthier. Volunteering could be your ticket to…
…causes appeal to you? What skills can you offer How much time can you give? It’s real volunteering with real people; it’s “virtual” only by name Seniors are the volunteering…
From news you can use to finds you light like, take a look at our picks from the week online. Person of the Week: Volunteering at 103 Mary Cotter didn’t…
… Micro Volunteering Micro volunteering activities usually involve short projects or tasks that require from a couple of minutes up to a couple of hours of your time. Most do…
Senior Planet Online Class Co-hosts help ensure that our online programs run smoothly and securely. Co-hosts will support the instructor by: Admitting participants Monitoring the Zoom room/chat Removing participants who…
Senior Planet is looking for tech-savvy volunteers to provide one-on-one tech assistance to participants. One-on-one tech help appointments will be scheduled Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm and are…
…I want to be “behind the scenes” or at the forefront? Remote Volunteering – with Us! Something new: remote volunteering has become commonplace. Senior Planet’s Cathy Lonas and Bob O’Neill…
…symptoms of depression at the start, 78 percent said they felt less depressed. In a comprehensive review of 74 studies of the health impact of volunteering, Nicole Anderson, PhD, Director…
…being exposed to Covid or other winter viruses, the perfect way to get involved is digital volunteering. Digital volunteering became popular during the pandemic and since then opportunities have expanded….
…loss of identity. “I was surprised by the CEOS who were disconnected in retirement and couldn’t wait to find some paid work that was fulfilling for them. Volunteering wasn’t going…
Volunteering is good for your community – and for you! Read one Senior Planet volunteer’s story, and learn about volunteering‘s physical, social and emotional benefits….
…is, he says, pure pleasure: “The kids are really, really, really cute.” Interested In Intergenerational Volunteering? Encore’s Gen2Gen program is a good starting place. It’s filled with volunteering ideas and…
…volunteering at the National Park Service. Details are here. Not sure if you want an ongoing commitment? Try volunteering for a special event. Get details and some event dates here….
…and commit to volunteering with us at least once a year. That’s it! Volunteering can be as easy as filling out a feedback form or as involved as helping to…