Ask the Experts: Volunteering in Retirement
Source: From the AARP Bulletin print edition | July 1, 2009
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A. You’re in great company. A whopping 61 million people are currently volunteering around the country, according to government statistics.
To begin, you need to decide what interests you—working with children, or with an animal welfare group, or for a particular cause.
To find a volunteer opportunity near you, go to the government’s website, www.serve.gov, and plug in your ZIP code.
AARP also lists hundreds of volunteer jobs. The site matches individual interests with opportunities and enables volunteers to share their experiences.
Source: The Corporation for National and Community Service
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