AARP Nurse Volunteer / Patient and Family Advisory Council Member (PFAC)

(In-person or Virtual)

Help improve hospital care by joining a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). PFACs are composed of 5-20 members, including patients and family members, who share their firsthand experiences to drive improvements in hospital caregiving. AARP is building a network of nurse volunteers to join these councils and contribute to a better hospital caregiving experience.

As a Nurse Volunteer and PFAC member, you’ll collaborate with hospital staff, patients, and families to:

• Improve hospital policies.
• Influence facility design to better meet patient needs.
• Enhance how care is planned, delivered, and evaluated.

Sign up to become an AARP Nurse Volunteer / PFAC Member  

Requirements:

• Nurse (working or retired)
• Commitment to the goals, policies, and priorities of AARP and the hospital system
• Ability to clearly articulate and communicate ideas both orally and in writing
• Ability to use web-based video chat technology
• Attend orientation and trainings provided

Time/Frequency:

• About 4 hours/month
• Monthly reporting on issue areas
• Monthly peer-to-peer network calls

Brain Health Neuro Networker - National Social Media Volunteer

(Volunteer From Home)

Help spread the word about protecting brain health by sharing timely, trusted resources from AARP’s national team through your social networks. This virtual role raises awareness of simple lifestyle changes—like exercise, healthy eating, and social connection—that can make a real difference. By amplifying this vital information, you’ll help more people take steps to keep their brains healthy and strong.

Requirements:

• Strong social media and communication skills
• Comfortable using technology

Time/Frequency:

• Flexible; varies by activity and involvement

Care Share Crew – National Social Media Volunteer

(Volunteer From Home)

Help more people benefit from trusted AARP resources by sharing timely, vetted content through your social networks. This virtual role expands awareness of important issues, connects people to valuable information, and supports AARP’s mission to empower people 50+ to live their best lives.

Requirements:

• Strong social media and communication skills
• Comfortable using technology

Time/Frequency:

• Flexible; varies by activity and involvement

Friendly Voice Volunteer Caller

(Volunteer From Home)

Listen, offer reassurance, and be a friendly voice for people 50+ who have requested a call or call into our virtual call center. This is a vital role that helps those feeling isolated and lonely, and can truly make a difference in their health and wellbeing. Opportunities are also available for bilingual Spanish volunteers.

Please call 1-888-281-0145 and leave a message if you are interested in volunteering.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Access to a computer with high-speed internet connection
• Ability to use web-based video chat technology
• Must take provided training 

Time/Frequency:

• 3 hours/week