AARP Volunteers Make All the Difference In Tennessee

Source: AARP.org

Interested in meeting new people while making life better for the 50+ population in Tennessee?  Become an AARP Tennessee volunteer through the Regional Impact Teams.

Volunteers have played an important role in AARP since its beginning in 1958. Their efforts in Tennessee support AARP's work in  many ways and make AARP a vital presence in communities throughout the state.  Our volunteers worked for more than a decade to enact reforms to the state’s long-term care system that would allow more folks to stay in their homes and out of nursing homes. With the help of Gov. Phil Bredesen and legislative leaders from both political parties, we’re making it a reality.

Now we’re poised to help the state launch an electronic prescription program that could save lives and money for Tennesseans of all ages. And we’ll be working with local planning officials to make our communities more livable – improving sidewalks, streets, housing and the like.

We’ve collected more than 20,000 pledges from folks who want to make affordable and accessible health care and lifetime financial security a reality, and now we need to make sure our leaders in Washington and Tennessee follow through on promises to make that their priority.

See photos and learn more about our volunteers.

In Tennessee, AARP has created Regional Impact Teams (RITs) in several cities, which provide the grassroots support for AARP's goals. We also have local chapters that do tremendous work.  Whatever your interests, these teams have a role for you. To join us, please email the state office at tnaarp@aarp.org.

We would love to welcome you.

Margot Seay
AARP Tennessee State President