Volunteer to Make a Nationwide Impact

Regardless of where you live, you can work with AARP’s National Office on important issues that impact people all across the country.  Support veterans, fight fraud or use your skills in other ways to help people 50-plus live their best lives.

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.

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

Digital Fraud Fighter

(Volunteer From Home)

Be a fraud fighter and protect people 50-plus by helping them identify and avoid scams that could harm them financially. By sharing fraud prevention content from the AARP National Fraud Network across a number of digital platforms, you can raise awareness of the latest scams, especially those targeting older adults.

Requirements:

• Possess strong online and social media skills
• Be comfortable with technology
• Good communicator, both orally and in writing
• Must attend about 1 hour of on-demand training

Time/Frequency:

• Approximately two to four hours a week
• Varies according to activities and availability

E-activist

(Volunteer From Home)

Becoming an e-activist is the easiest way to become active with AARP! You will be part of a powerful network that connects you to political and legislative programs, activities, and initiatives in your state and at the federal level. Make your voice heard by contacting state and federal officials via phone, email, or social media, on important issues that impact the 50-plus population, like Social Security, Medicare, and Caregiving. Your voice really can make a difference in raising awareness of an issue and even changing laws and policies. When you sign up to become an e-activist, you will begin receiving legislative updates and alerts.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Be comfortable with technology

Time/Frequency:

• Varies according to level of 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.

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

Virtual Veterans Brigade

(Volunteer From Home)

Support those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country and make a difference. You will help veterans, military and their families by sharing valuable AARP-provided content through social media and other digital platforms, connecting them to services they need and helping to improve their lives.

Requirements:

• Possess strong online and social media skills
• Be comfortable with technology
• Good communicator, both orally and in writing
• Must attend provided training (online)

Time/Frequency:

• 2-4 hours per month