Become an AARP Volunteer
Source: AARP.org | May 23, 2003
Making a Difference
AARP is getting more and more visible and active throughout Georgia every day. We provide new opportunities for our members — to speak on issues that concern them, to make their own life choices, to reach their goals and dreams, and to make the most of life after 50. That's where you can come in.
People like you have always been AARP's greatest resource. Today, we need your know-how and enthusiasm more than ever to help us achieve the goals AARP members care about most — health and financial security, independent living, safer and stronger communities, and many more.
You can help by volunteering your time and talent to make a difference across Georgia and across the country. AARP Georgia is launching a Volunteer Development Program in 2003 that will enable it to coordinate volunteer activities around AARP priorities in the eight regions of the state. There are openings in the following areas:
State Committees
AARP volunteers who serve on state operations and legislative teams take a lead role in their region and community to share AARP priorities, information and goals. They work closely with state office staff and other volunteers, and are willing to make legislative and media contacts in support of AARP issues.
Community Volunteers
AARP Georgia community volunteers enrich the lives of members and their families in communities across the state. Volunteers receive training and support to implement the following activities in their communities:
- Organizing community education forums on AARP priority issues
- Working with community organizations to provide members with local volunteer opportunities
- Supporting grassroots education initiatives
- Initiating personal enrichment and outreach events for members and their families
AARP Georgia, through its regional teams, will offer opportunities in the following activities:
- Community Service — Focus on Youth: AARP Georgia will focus on a statewide "youth focused" campaign that will engage our volunteers, national members, chapters, and GREA units to support an initiative such as the Georgia Early Learning Initiative (GELI) literacy program.
- Community Service — Regional Community Service Initiatives: Each volunteer regional team will select local projects (such as enhancing play grounds, parks and schools), recruit volunteers and coordinate completing the project.
- Community Service — Chapter Community Service: AARP Georgia will encourage chapters and GREA Units to actively participate in all AARP Georgia community service activities and when feasible will provide resources to assist with local activities that strive to achieve similar objectives.
For more information on how you can volunteer, please contact:
Yolanda Hallas, Associate State Director, (404) 870 3790, yhallas@aarp.org, or
Ernest Arceneaux, Associate State Director, (404) 870-3788, earceneaux@aarp.org.
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