Volunteer Opportunities
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Civic engagement or Volunteerism means working to make a difference in the civic life of our members and our communities through individual or collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern. Civic engagement can take many forms, from individual volunteerism to organizational involvement. It can include efforts to directly address an issue or to work with others in a community to solve a problem or meet a need.  Civic engagement requires that all individuals identify the needs and wants in their neighborhood or community. Once these needs are acknowledged, people must come together as a mutual force to address those issues.   Volunteer opportunities are available to Members wishing to make a difference in the lives of other aging members. 

Is Volunteer Service right for you?

Whether it is your time or expertise, it is important to decide what it is that you can offer. Even if you think you don’t have any specific skills, remember that many times, volunteering involves just being there to talk to someone or to be an extra pair of hands. The possibilities are endless! Take time to explore the projects your Lodge is involved in.  What are the issues and projects that could do with an enthusiastic voice or an extra pair of hands?

Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you commit:

*      How much time do I have to commit?

*      Do I want to volunteer on an ongoing basis with regularly scheduled times or

*      Do I want to volunteer on a short-term, occasional basis?   

*      Do I have a particular skill or area of expertise that can benefit others?

If you decide to make a regular commitment, it might be for an hour a month or several hours a week – the choice is yours. 

Such opportunities may include:

    ¤ Preparing/Delivering meals to homebound members.

    ¤ Serving as friendly visitors and companions.

    ¤ Helping around the home for those unable to address maintenance and upkeep. 

Through the efforts of state units on aging and area agencies on aging, volunteerism by older Americans extends to many other settings as well, such as:

   ¤ Foster Grandparents Program,

   ¤ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, and

   ¤ Benefits Counseling. 

  ¤ Money management

  ¤ Adult literacy programs

  ¤ Youth mentoring