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Albert Doering, a retired lawyer, rediscovered his passion for the violin and joined a musical group that entertains older adults.

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There are so many ways you can share your interests and skills as a volunteer.  The following resources will guide you to compelling opportunities.

Civic Ventures

Topics: Volunteer

This think tank acts as a catalyst for engaging people over fifty in the community through volunteer opportunities, paid work, and recognition programs.
(415) 430-0141

http://www.civicventures.org
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Habitat For Humanity

Topics: Volunteer

This organization seeks volunteers to help them fulfill their mission of eliminating poverty housing and homelessness from the world.
(800) 422-4828

http://www.habitat.org
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Idealist

Topics: Volunteer

Idealist, a project of Action Without Borders, is an interactive site where people and organizations exchange resources and locate paid and unpaid opportunities.
(646) 290-7725

http://www.idealist.org/
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Network For Good

Topics: Volunteer

This site makes it easy to donate and volunteer online, and simple and affordable for all nonprofits, of any size, to recruit donors and volunteers via the Internet.
(888) 284-7978

http://www.networkforgood.com
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National Community Service

Topics: Volunteer

This site houses a network of federally-funded volunteer programs.

http://www.nationalservice.gov/
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1-800 Volunteer

Topics: Volunteer

This site has a national database of volunteer opportunities powered by a volunteer management system for nonprofits.

http://www.1-800-volunteer.org
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Points of Light Foundation

Topics: Volunteer

Through the Volunteer Center National Network, the Points of Light Foundation helps connect individuals with specific programs in local volunteer centers.
(202) 729-8000

http://www.pointsoflight.org
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Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Topics: Volunteer

RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. This program offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations.

(202) 606-5000

http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/program...
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Senior Corps

Topics: Volunteer

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), part of the Corporation for National and Senior Service, encourages volunteerism among older adults.
(202) 606-5000

http://www.seniorcorps.org
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