| You have probably spent a lot of time helping others | | | | at and knowledgeable about? Everyone from your |
| in your life! As part of an active retirement, many | | | | church to hospital to community center would love to |
| seniors find that volunteering represents a fulfilling | | | | take advantage of your skills! Gardeners can help out |
| and happy part of their current lives. | | | | at the local community gardens. Cooks are always |
| Do you belong to a church, alumni organization, or | | | | needed at soup kitchens or shelters. Art lovers can |
| other social group? You probably get many appeals | | | | give tours at the local museum. |
| for time and money. While many of us can't afford | | | | Are you particularly good with kids, or the elderly? |
| to make all of the financial donations we'd like, time is | | | | These are two populations who always need extra |
| something we may have more of then ever. After | | | | attention. Meals on wheels can be a lot of fun, as |
| retirement many of us find that we've got more | | | | you meet the people in your neighborhood. Foster |
| time to spend doing things for those outside of our | | | | grandparents can make a huge difference in the lives |
| families. | | | | of disadvantaged kids. No matter what your interest, |
| Where do you find a volunteer opportunity that is a | | | | there is a volunteer opportunity out there that you |
| good fit with your interests and knowledge? The | | | | will be good at! |
| possibilities are almost endless! Here are a few ideas. | | | | We have a lot to be thankful for. This generation of |
| Are you now, or were you once, an entrepreneur? | | | | aging citizens enjoys a greater level of health and |
| The Small Business Administration wants you! This | | | | independence than any other in history. From baby |
| federal program supports those who want to start | | | | boomers to those in their golden years, older citizens |
| businesses. Experienced small business owners are | | | | around the world are generous, capable people. Go to |
| paired with people interested in similar fields, and act | | | | your local library or community center, or look online. |
| as mentors. What a great way for Over 55s to pass | | | | You are sure to find volunteer work, which will enrich |
| on their expertise! | | | | your life. |
| Do you have a hobby that you are particularly good | | | | |