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Community level agencies and organizations welcome the talents of mature adults . Many communities have Volunteer Centers that offer information about the types of volunteer opportunities available and the agencies and organizations that are seeking volunteer assistance. Volunteer Centers refer an estimated 800,000 new volunteers each year. Volunteers assist a wide variety of community organizations, which provide services to such populations as the elderly, youth, people with AIDS, and the homeless. Opportunities are also available in areas such as the arts and the environment. To locate the Volunteer Center in your community, check the telephone book under Volunteer Center, Voluntary Action Center, Volunteer Bureau or United Way. (Volunteer Centers are sometimes part of the local United Way, many of whom maintain extensive volunteer opportunities databases.) or call 1-800-595-4448. Examples of Local, State and National Volunteer Agencies and Programs Network for Good – Network for Good is a nonprofit organization that connects individual with their favorite charities. Find them at www.networkforgood.org Volunteer.Org – Volunteer.Org is a wonderful resource for people who want to use their skills and talents to really make an effective difference. Find them at www.1-800-volunteer.org AARP – AARP, the nation’s oldest and largest organization for older adults, maintains an information center to help you find places to volunteer. Find them at www.aarp.org Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement – This organization is dedicated to building, promoting and utilizing the environmental expertise and intense commitment of older persons. Find them at www.easi.org Executive Service Corps (ESC) – Retired business men and women who volunteer their expertise to nonprofit and public service organizations. Find them at www.iesc.org Till Next Time… Only registered users can write comments.
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