Read the latest and most popular Volunteering Articles from Next Avenue.
The 10 age-friendly principles the schools aim to follow
JUNE 4, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg
About to turn 50, Amy Yontef-McGrath vowed to do 50 good deeds
MAY 28, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg
This novel effort in Denmark could be replicated in the United States
MAY 22, 2019 | By Poul-Erik Tindbaek
Why the Graying Green founder says Older Americans Month needs a refresh
MAY 21, 2019 | By Michael Smyer
An Encore Public Voices Fellow has some theories, and advice
MAY 20, 2019 | By Odile Robotti
Do we slow down because we retire? Or do we retire because we slow down?
APRIL 29, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe
An on-the-ground report on topics from elder fraud to encore careers
APRIL 24, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg
Helping others and broadening perspectives through the Farmer-to-Farmer program
APRIL 22, 2019 | By Louisa Rogers
By helping with simple tasks, volunteers make an impact on families
MARCH 19, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger
Why they're important to well-being after working full-time
MARCH 19, 2019 | By Poul-Erik Tindbaek
Benefits from the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs
MARCH 12, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg
On International Women's Day, meet Judy Beggs, founder of Friends of Guéoul
MARCH 8, 2019 | By Amanda McCracken
Marilyn Traugott shuttles between California and Africa to make a difference
JANUARY 22, 2019 | By Lynda Dell
Plus: reflecting on my times being mentored and mentoring others
JANUARY 21, 2019 | By Phyllis N. Segal
Ways to avoid the stress of always saying yes to commitments
JANUARY 3, 2019 | By Phyllis L. Cohen
Benches, plaques or stewardship are ways to remember someone special
DECEMBER 18, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence
Here's a roundup of ideas for building relationships with all ages
DECEMBER 12, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger
Experts on what parents do wrong and what they should try instead
DECEMBER 10, 2018 | By Bruce Horovitz
Five programs that provide assistance for struggling older adults
DECEMBER 6, 2018 | By Lisa Fields
Reflections from a noted history professor and boomer authority
NOVEMBER 22, 2018 | By W. Andrew Achenbaum
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