AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer Opportunities
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AARP 50th Anniversary Volunteers Needed
Are you an outgoing person who enjoys fun and loves your community?
Are you an organized person with some free time to help throw a great party?
If so, you can become an integral part of the AARP 50th Anniversary celebration.
Volunteers are needed across the state to host a series of events commemorating AARP’s 50th Anniversary in 2008. Specific guidelines and instructions will be provided to those individuals approved for a 50th Anniversary Volunteer position.
AARP 50th Anniversary Volunteers will:
- Promote the AARP 50th Anniversary celebration in your area
- Assist with event logistics: set-up, registration, coordination
- Assist with the planning and implementation of events
- Recruit new AARP volunteers
For more information about this volunteer position, please contact Maureen Mckoy toll-free at 1-866-389-5654.
Complete an online volunteer application.
Community Team Volunteers
Be a part of your community in many ways! Represent AARP at various activities and events on a local, regional, or statewide basis.
Are you...
- comfortable speaking to people and listening to feedback?
- willing to travel?
You can...
- Promote AARP at community events, such as health or library fairs
- Participate in volunteer meetings to discuss events and activities
- Help recruit new volunteers in the area
- Help identify community service projects
- Learn about issues and then educate others about possible solutions
For more information about this volunteer position, please contact John Vargo, toll-free at 1-866-389-5654.
Complete an online volunteer application.
Consumer Issues Task Force Volunteers
The AARP Consumer Issues Task Force promotes consumer protection for all Pennsylvanians, educating AARP members and the public about fraudulent, misleading, unfair, and/or abusive marketplace practices.
Volunteers will…
- Create an image of AARP as fighting for justice and consumer protection for people of all ages
- Present information to various groups about consumer issues, such as frauds and scams, identity theft, and retail marketplace deceptions
- Participate in a variety of events sponsored by AARP
- Attend quarterly meetings in Harrisburg, expenses paid, for training updates and idea exchange
- Communicate well on the results of events and presentations
Retired teachers, professionals, and law enforcement experience is a plus. This volunteer position is available statewide. However, there is a special need for volunteers in the following areas:
- Allentown / Bethlehem / Easton
- Reading
- Bradford
- Altoona
- State College
For more information about this volunteer position, please contact Karen Seeber toll-free at 1-866-389-5654.
Complete an online volunteer application.
Pledge Collectors for Divided We Fail Campaign
Collect signed pledge cards from your neighbors, family and friends, showing your community support for health and financial security. Specific guidelines and instructions will be provided to those individuals approved for a pledge collector position.These individuals will...
- Communicate well and understand the Divided We Fail Campaign
- Be personable and willing to speak with new people
- Ensure that all signed pledge cards are legible and complete
- Collect and submit pledge cards in a timely fashion
For more information about this volunteer position, please contact John Vargo toll-free at 1-866-389-5654.
Complete an online volunteer application.
Story Collectors for Divided We Fail Campaign
Collect compelling stories on health and financial security. Specific guidelines and instructions will be provided to those individuals approved for a story collector position.
These individuals will...
- Communicate well and understand the Divided We Fail Campaign
- Convey the "big picture" message that the collected stories will represent
- Convey the potential use of the individual's story in the campaign
- Overcome obstacles and difficulties during the collection process
- Retain good judgment regarding focus on the issue questions
- Remain on topic through the interview and story collection process
- Collect and submit stories in a timely fashion
- Use the provided tape recorder effectively
For more information about this volunteer position, please contact John Vargo toll-free at 1-866-389-5654.
Complete an online volunteer application.
Financial Security Discussion Hosts for Divided We Fail Campaign
Facilitate a discussion with friends and community members on the financial security aspects of the Divided We Fail campaign. Specific guidelines and instructions will be provided to those individuals approved for a financial security discussion host position.
These individuals will...
- Communicate well and understand the Divided We Fail Campaign
- Host small groups of people in a home setting
- Initiate and moderate discussions about financial security
- Set and achieve goals for each discussion group
- Remain on topic through the discussion
- Retain good judgment regarding focus on the issue questions
- Submit summaries of each discussion in a timely fashion
- Follow up with feedback requests
For more information about this volunteer position, please contact John Vargo toll-free at 1-866-389-5654.
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