Create the Good is AARP’s new initiative to promote volunteerism and connect members with local community service. The term “Create the Good” came from a speech our founder, Ethel Percy Andrus, gave on community service where she said, “The challenge to live up to our better selves, to believe well of our fellow men and perhaps by doing so to help create the good, to experiment, to explore, to change and to grow.” AARP Create the Good is a destination for people to connect to ways to make a difference. Right now, we have more than 9 million people giving back through AARP. But, we don’t want to stop there. With nearly 40 million members, think about what could be achieved with just one percent of them taking an extra step to help achieve health care reform or helping people in their community live independently. Getting involved through AARP is a great way to get to know your community better, meet new people and help improve the lives of your neighbors. In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), we encourage you to visit the Create the Good website and commit to a personal day of service during National Volunteer Week and beyond. You can find opportunities that enable you to make a difference in your community! Visit online to search by ZIP code to discover traditional service activities or find do-it-yourself toolkits to initiate individual or group projects, and explore 5-minute opportunities that will fit your busy schedule. It only takes a few minutes! Visit today and get started! Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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