Meet the Volunteer: LaEatrice McMurray
For Volunteer Appreciation Month, LaEatrice McMurray, 65, shares what motivates her to connect to her community online and in-person, seven days a week.
If you’re age 50-plus and passionate about empowering older adults to use technology to make changes in their lives, then volunteering with Senior Planet may be the perfect opportunity for you! Learn more and view all of our volunteer opportunities below.
Help older adults build confidence and independence in today's digital world.
Sharpen your own tech know-how (and soft skills like communication and leadership) while teaching others.
Collaborate with fellow volunteers and staff who share your passion for lifelong learning and inclusion.
Choose from online or in-center roles, at times that fit your schedule.
See the impact of your efforts in real time -- smiles, success stories, and heartfelt thanks.
Envejecer con actitud ✌️
Aging with attitude™ ✌️
隨態度而老 ✌️

Assist trainers in running smooth, engaging sessions—ideal for those with teaching or tutoring experience and basic tech skills.

Welcome participants, handle check-ins, calls, and emails—perfect for detail-oriented, computer-savvy volunteers.

Lead one-on-one or group support sessions to help participants tackle everyday tech tasks.

Host a virtual “Lunch & Learn” to share your favorite tech topic or tool with our community.

Meet every other month to advise on outreach campaigns and program strategy.
“I enjoy volunteering with Senior Planet because I get to start my day with a joyful community of people who prove the many benefits of prioritizing their physical and mental health throughout older adulthood. I'm proud to serve alongside Senior Planet's knowledgeable hosts who care deeply about their participants and to support these programs that are so accessible to anyone looking to exercise their body and mind.”
“I enjoy volunteering with Senior Planet because it is rewarding to see the light bulb go on when seniors finally grasp a concept. Volunteering with Senior Planet has been a great experience for me. 'We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.' -Aristole”
“Volunteering with Senior Planet has been very rewarding. It allows me to volunteer while sharing my skills while connecting with others. I serve as a volunteer, and I join classes for fitness and continuous learning. I promote Senior Planet programs and classes with everyone. The Senior Planet platform offers convenient and comfortable programs for Seniors to be engaged, informed and physically active. It’s a thriving community.”
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