Born to a Life of Service: Sherry Jones Peterson Volunteers devote their time and efforts to helping others for various reasons. Many are attracted to this noble endeavor because ... [Read More] 2/23/2024 | By John Levan
Make It Simple to Help: Bob Schnapp “I wanted to do something about hunger because the numbers are staggering,” said Bob Schnapp of Reston in Northern Virginia. ... [Read More] 1/30/2024 | By John Levan
Community Connection Through Volunteering One way to make the most of an empty nest and retirement years is through volunteering. AmeriCorps Seniors offers opportunities ... [Read More] 7/21/2023 | By Family Features
Volunteer Ambulance Drivers to Aid Ukraine In a convoy of hope and “desperation” and an effort to aid Ukraine, volunteer ambulance drivers from Virginia, including an ... [Read More] 3/22/2023 | By Annie Tobey
Bob Kruger: Reading to the Blind at 100 Every Wednesday morning at 10, Bob Kruger rolls his walker into the studio, plunks down in a comfortable chair and ... [Read More] 2/24/2023 | By Josh Shaffer
Does Becoming a Puppy Raiser Appeal to You? Writer Kari Smith tells us about becoming a puppy raiser for Canine Companions, a nonprofit providing service dogs to people ... [Read More] 4/21/2022 | By Kari Smith
10 Ways to Help Ease Loneliness as a Senior As we age, our social networks are disrupted, which can leave us feeling isolated and lonely. Children and grandchildren move ... [Read More] 7/2/2019 | By Seniors Guide Staff