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Key takeaways
- Amplify your voice with Reshma Mehta and AARP to help protect Social Security’s future.
- Share your story, volunteer or advocate locally — every action strengthens retirement security for all.
- Support AARP’s mission through involvement, not donations, to keep Social Security strong for generations.
Summary
Advocating for Social Security and protecting your retirement security starts with using your voice, and AARP’s Reshma Mehta makes it easy to get involved. By subscribing to AARP emails, sharing your story with lawmakers, volunteering in your state, or stepping into the spotlight as an advocate, anyone can help safeguard Social Security, fight fraud, and support crucial issues that impact older Americans. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking for deeper involvement, these simple steps empower you and millions of others to make a real difference.
Each action you take strengthens AARP’s mission — no political action committee, endorsements or donations required. Your support, your story and your participation are what give AARP the influence to protect what matters most. Join AARP as a member, stay connected on social media, or volunteer in your community to ensure your voice is heard and Social Security stays protected for generations to come.
The key takeaways and summary were created with the assistance of generative AI. An AARP editor reviewed and refined the content for accuracy and clarity.
Full Transcript:
[00:00:00] At AARP, we’re proud to suit up every day to protect Social Security, fight fraud, and more.
[00:00:05] And we win. Even though we don’t have a PAC and we don’t endorse candidates or donate money.
[00:00:11] How? Because of you. All our power comes from you: our millions of activists who pay attention, raise their voices and vote.
[00:00:19] So if you haven’t joined us yet, or you’re looking to get more involved, here are five ways you can advocate with AARP.
[00:00:27] One, become an activist. Subscribe to our emails and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
[00:00:34] Two, tell your story. These are incredibly powerful at moving the needle with lawmakers.
[00:00:39] Three, show strength in numbers. Become a volunteer in your state and attend meetings, rallies and
[00:00:46] lobby days to let lawmakers know we’re watching. Four, step into the spotlight.
[00:00:51] If you have experience, we may tap you to testify at a hearing or speak in a panel.
And five, become a member.
[00:00:58] Join AARP and help support our social mission. However you get involved, you can make a difference and we’re
[00:01:05] proud to fight alongside you.
