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Volunteerism is an important activity in the lives of many
retirees. Whether you have one hour a month, one day a week, or unlimited
“extra” time, giving it away as a volunteer can reap important benefits.
According to recent research, “giving back” has been linked to four key
elements of healthful living: a sense of accomplishment, more robust
emotional health, more physical activity and a larger social network.
Hundreds of opportunities are available in your local area, nationally and
even abroad. See below for a list of organizations to get you started.
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS*
Volunteer Resource Guide for KaPeRs Members
Kaiser Hospice Volunteer Program
Respite for a family caregiver or friendly
visitor to hospice patients. Flexible to your schedule.
Training provided.
Oregon Food Bank
Fighting hunger by distributing food to
individuals and families in Oregon and Southwest Washingon.
Start Making A Reader Today (SMART)
Helping kids become confident readers
since 1992.
Habitat for Humanity
Affordable housing for families in need
Senior Corps
Retired and Senior Voluntary Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparent, Senior
Companion
Medical Teams International (formerly Northwest Medical Teams)
Humanitarian aid, community health, mobile dental clinics, disaster response
Mercy Corps
Health services, sustainable economic development, disaster response
AmeriCorps
Health services, environmental protection, tutoring, disaster response
Fuller Center for Housing
Affordable housing for families in need
Peace Corps (50+ Volunteers)
Education, community development, health, business, IT, agriculture
World Teach
Volunteer teaching in schools and communities
Orphanage Outreach
Opportunities in Dominican Republic
International Volunteer Headquarters
Teaching, HIV/AIDS awareness, land conservation, orphanage
Experiential Learning International
Health services, teaching, orphanage
Volunteers for Peace
Sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, archaeological projects,
teaching
* List of organizations compiled from select Google searches. No endorsement
implied.
Last update
Saturday 2 April 2016 at 1414 PDT
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