Volunteer for the exhibition on the Human GenoMe Join the exhibition on the Human Genome as a volunteer at the National Museum of Natural HistoryIn June of 2013, the National Museum of Natural History in partnership with the National Institutes of Healthﾒs National Human Genome Research Institute will open the exhibit, genoME: unlock lifeﾒs code, focusing on… More Details ›
Teach Children - Reading Mentor AARP Experience Corps volunteers tutor and mentor children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade classrooms in Washington, DC, providing a win for schools, students, and our older adults. Tutors are well trained and supported to help students learn the skills they need for academic success and improved behavioral… More Details ›
Volunteer at the National Museum of Natural History in the Human Origins Exhibition Human Origins Exhibition Volunteer. Volunteers will facilitate meaningful and interactive experiences using exhibition-based, learner-centered activities and programs designed collaboratively by the Office of Education and the Human Origins Program for the Human Origins exhibition to stimulate awareness and understanding… More Details ›
Teach Adults GED or Computer Literacy Teach or tutor adult learners (18-80 yrs. old) in reading, writing, math social studies or science in Wards 5 or 8 in Washington DC. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, day and evening. Class levels range from basics to high school level to college prep and computer literacy. Academy of Hope teacher training… More Details ›
Help Them Stay Independent: Become a Senior Citizen Mentor The Senior Citizen Mentor works one-on-one with low income seniors to guide and support them, help them plan and follow monthly budgets and enroll them in appropriate benefit programs. Volunteers can feel good knowing that their assistance will ensure senior clients are able to maintain social relationships,… More Details ›
Teach Children - Reading Mentor AARP Experience Corps volunteers tutor and mentor children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade classrooms in Washington, DC, providing a win for schools, students, and our older adults. Tutors are well trained and supported to help students learn the skills they need for academic success and improved behavioral… More Details ›
Literacy Tutor If you're 50+ and can volunteer time to tutoring and mentoring a child, we need you! AARP Experience Corps is a proven program made up of volunteers who are dedicated to helping children become great readers before finishing third grade. Working collaboratively with teachers and other volunteers, you can… More Details ›
Decoration Day Decoration Day Details Who: You! Gather a group large or small to come with you! Groups can be coworkers, from a religious group, friends, classmates, or have other connections. The most important thing is your desire to be involved in your community! What: 1. Before Decoration Day we ask you to do a drive… More Details ›
Making a Difference in the District with AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly If you are looking for a way to use your experience, expertise, talent and creativity to make our local community a better place for our older neighbors, consider becoming a volunteer with AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE). The dedication and inspiring contributions of our 500+ volunteers are one of the… More Details ›
AARP Driver Safety Program For great volunteering ideas and the opportunity to socialize in a fun environment, look no further than the AARP Driver Safety Program! We need your help and experience to make the AARP Driver Safety Program available to all who want to improve and maintain their driving skills. The AARP Driver Safety Program… More Details ›
Become an AARP Free Lunch Monitor Older investors are a strong focus of investement offers, both legitimate and fraudulent. When investment professionals host free lunch or dinner seminars to educate potential investors, invitees need to be careful. Learn how to spot the persuasive tactics fraudsters use and how to report them. More Details ›
Use the Doughnut Hole calculator AARP's Doughnut Hole Tool Kit is designed so individuals, organizations, and community groups can help a friend or family member find out whether they are at risk of falling into the coverage gap where people have to pay all of the costs of their prescription drugs. Use the Medicare Doughnut Hole calculator… More Details ›
Organize a Weight Loss Challenge In your group or community, organize your own weight loss challange. Check Fat2Fit, then get started. More Details ›
Donate used eyeglasses When you donate used prescription eyeglasses, you will help someone in the world see again. Collect eyeglasses for Lions Club or Onesight.org Please visit: http://www.onesight.org/ or http://donateglasses.net/search.html More Details ›
