Help Us Recognize Pennsylvania's Outstanding Volunteers

Every day across Pennsylvania, people are making a difference in ways big and small. They deliver food to neighbors, mentor young people, support caregivers, advocate for their communities, and lend a helping hand whenever it's needed.

Most don't do it for recognition.

But their service deserves to be celebrated.

That's why AARP Pennsylvania is now accepting nominations for the Andrus Award for Community Service, our most prestigious volunteer award.

Named for AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, the award honors Pennsylvanians age 50 and older who are sharing their experience, skills, and passion to make their communities stronger. The award recognizes volunteers whose work reflects AARP's mission and inspires others to serve.

Do You Know Someone Who Deserves Recognition?

Think about the people who make your community a better place.

• The volunteer who steps up whenever help is needed.
• The neighbor who organizes programs and events.
• The advocate working to improve the lives of others.
• The community leader quietly making a lasting impact.

If someone comes to mind, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

Meet the People Behind the Impact

What does volunteer service look like in action?

Hear directly from Ron and Milly Laible, recipients of the 2021 AARP Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service. Through their own words, they share their volunteer journey, what inspires them to give back, and the impact service can have on a community.

Their story is a reminder of the countless volunteers across Pennsylvania who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to helping others.

Help Us Recognize an Outstanding Volunteer

Across Pennsylvania, volunteers are helping people every day. They support neighbors, strengthen communities, advocate for causes they believe in, and lend a hand whenever it's needed.

Many never seek recognition for their efforts.

The Andrus Award gives us an opportunity to celebrate those individuals and the difference they're making in the lives of others.

If you know someone age 50 or older whose volunteer service is having a positive impact in their community, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

Submit Your Nomination

The nomination process is simple, and one nomination can shine a light on someone whose service deserves to be celebrated.

Nominate an outstanding Pennsylvania volunteer today and help us recognize the people making our communities stronger.