A chat with AARP s President AARP The Magazine
A chat with AARP's President -- AARP The Magazine About AARP
A: AARP's mission to create positive social change drives our oversight of the products, services, and discounts we make available through independent providers. Everything bearing the AARP brand has a special value or benefit for our members. We research the possibilities to determine what best suits our members' wants and needs, and let our presence in the marketplace stimulate a push for higher quality. Q: I'd love to volunteer in my community, but I can't commit to a regular schedule. Any advice?
A: Members frequently tell us they want to give back on their own time and in their own way. To help you balance service and your busy schedule, AARP's new Office of Volunteer and Civic Engagement can help you find creative options for getting involved. Enter your zip code at to learn about local opportunities. I found a couple of great projects near my home in Salisbury, Maryland: helping out in a food pantry and tutoring students. These were just two of hundreds of ideas. The site also has detailed, downloadable "how-to guides" on topics such as setting up a school-supplies drive. 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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AARP President W Lee Hammond answers your questions
W. Lee Hammond Q: What's so special about AARP products?A: AARP's mission to create positive social change drives our oversight of the products, services, and discounts we make available through independent providers. Everything bearing the AARP brand has a special value or benefit for our members. We research the possibilities to determine what best suits our members' wants and needs, and let our presence in the marketplace stimulate a push for higher quality. Q: I'd love to volunteer in my community, but I can't commit to a regular schedule. Any advice?
A: Members frequently tell us they want to give back on their own time and in their own way. To help you balance service and your busy schedule, AARP's new Office of Volunteer and Civic Engagement can help you find creative options for getting involved. Enter your zip code at to learn about local opportunities. I found a couple of great projects near my home in Salisbury, Maryland: helping out in a food pantry and tutoring students. These were just two of hundreds of ideas. The site also has detailed, downloadable "how-to guides" on topics such as setting up a school-supplies drive. 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