Read the latest and most popular Volunteering Articles from Next Avenue.
Some have found that invigorating time off isn't only for young adults
AUGUST 15, 2019 | By Lisa Fields
At over 40 schools across the U.S., both generations teach and learn from each other
AUGUST 15, 2019 | By Holly Lawrence
Volunteers thrive on sharing their gardening passion with kids
AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Debbie L. Miller
A former rundown space became a vibrant addition to an urban D.C. neighborhood
AUGUST 9, 2019 | By Cari Shane
One presidential hopeful has a service proposal to unite generations
JULY 18, 2019 | By Phyllis Segal
A cool summer program where two generations learn and have fun together
JULY 15, 2019 | By Judy Colbert
These thoughts and actions can help with the challenges of aging
JULY 12, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan
3 retirees finding joy assisting children in very different ways
JULY 11, 2019 | By Lisa Fields
Give 5 works by showing prospective volunteers the local needs firsthand
JUNE 17, 2019 | By Chris Farrell
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
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