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Senior Volunteers

Picture of Elden Johnson receiving his award from Charles Pettigrew, Senior Business Consultant MetLife FoundationElden Johnson, Health Insurance Counselor from Hallock, receives MetLife Foundation Award for extraordinary volunteer work.

MetLife Foundation “Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards” were presented on May 9, 2008 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.   Met Life in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging honored older volunteers who have made exemplary contributions and provided outstanding service to their communities. Read more about Elden's award.


Are you interested in volunteering your time, energy and talents to a worthy cause?

There are many opportunities to provide volunteer services in Minnesota. The Minnesota Board on Aging connects older adults with opportunities to share their wealth of knowledge and experience. Working with your local Area Agency on Aging, the MBA is committed to building a volunteer-friendly environment in every community throughout the state.
                             
Did you know that seniors are becoming our nation's only "growing" natural resource?

Over the past 100 years, a person's life expectancy has grown to about age 75. This new generation of elders may be the healthiest, well-informed, active group of people ever in this age group.

In today's world, there is no limit to the variety and forms of volunteer opportunities.

Make a difference today! Volunteer!

For inquiries or assistance on volunteer programs in your area, please contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433.

See our U.S. Administration on Aging's 2006 national Outstanding SMP Senior Volunteer, Betty Johnson of Cushing, MN.
 

 

 

 

 

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