The more people volunteer, the happier they are. My Volunteering Experience I volunteered to prepare tax returns this tax season.  After signing up, the first step last fall was to get trained by AARP members using an IRS certified course. The training took approximately 5 days over a 2 week period. There were about 20…

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Give your talents to others through volunteer activities. Offering your specialized skills to others helps them be successful and allows you to give back with what you love to do most. On top of that, studies show giving back makes people happy. What talent do you have? How can you give your talents to others?…

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Baby boomers have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Opportunities are vast. Take what you are passionate about, start small, and expand your reach. 1. Support Education Many schools gather extra funds through easy ways in which you can be involved. Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s Soup Labels, or…

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Early in life, you worked on carving out a place for yourself in the world. You went to school, worked, and spent time with your family. You focused on creating the life you wanted, both for yourself and your family. You did not have lots of time for giving back. Now you’re in a rhythm:…

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Using social media to give back is an effective way to use new technology and invest in a like-minded community. Nonprofits seek to bring their mission to the largest possible audience and gather invested followers; social media can directly impact their effectiveness. You may already receive updates via snail mail a few times a year…

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While many people have an urge to give back, Baby Boomers are in a unique position to take action. For the younger of the generation, your kids are out of the house; your grandkids may be past the gotta-see-them-every-minute age. For the oldest, you’re headed into retirement, leaving work behind. You tend to have this…

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