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May 16 to May 22 Inspiring Opportunities is an e-mail from Coming of Age for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives. Inside: What's New Coming Soon Have We Got an Opportunity for You! Make-A-Difference Calendar This Week's Medicare Tip Past Issues What's New
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Call for ArtistsDelaware County Boomervision in JuneBoomervision!® is coming to Delaware County! The program, to be held on June 18th at the Delaware County Community College, will feature a panel of experts on employment, lifelong learning, volunteerism and lifestyle choices. Supporters for this debut gathering are the Delaware County Community Foundation (DCCF), Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), AARP PA, WHYY, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Crozer-Keystone Health System. Free to WHYY and AARP members; $10 for non-members. To learn more about this event, and to register Continue ReadingHave We Got an Opportunity for You!
Intergenerational Community Seeking VolunteersType: Unpaid
Camphill Soltane is a Chester County-based community where students (18-25 years old) and adult residents with developmental disabilities live, learn and work together with residential volunteers in an intergenerational community. The community needs part-time helpers to work with the "households" where people with disabilities and volunteers share a full life together. The part-time helper's tasks may include cooking, engaging with the students and residents, and doing projects. To learn more, contact Anne-Marie McMahon at (610) 469-0933 or by e-mail. Tour Guide at Masonic Library and MuseumType: Unpaid
History and architecture buffs may find this opportunity irresistible. The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania, located within the 1873 National Historic Landmark Masonic Temple, is actively seeking volunteers to assist with tours throughout the Masonic Temple. Friendly people with prior experience in an educational or museum setting are preferred. Applicants should be willing to commit 10 hours per week; flexible schedule. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume to John Orr. Incarcerated Youth and Adults Need DirectionType: Unpaid
Thresholds in Delaware County is a non-profit organization that teaches a decision-making program to interested inmates in Delaware County prisons. Volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with juveniles in detention and adults in prison. A training weekend will be held on June 6th and 7th at Neumann College in Aston, PA. To come to the training session or to learn more, call (610) 459-9384. Volunteer Coordinator OpeningCategories: Older Adults, Volunteering
Type: Part-time
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has a part-time position for a Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator who is responsible for volunteer recruitment, training, placement, and monitoring of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. A Bachelor's degree in social work or related fields and a valid driver's license are required. To learn more about the position, click here. Make-a-Difference Calendar
Saturday, May 16
Awakening the Dreamer Symposium9:30 am at Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Ave. Narberth, PA
Monday, May 18
Welcoming Center Holds Town Meeting5:00 pm at WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia
Small business is the economic backbone of Philadelphia. From corner groceries to clothing stores, Philadelphians rely on the goods and services provided by entrepreneurs -- many of whom are immigrants. Their challenges and triumphs are a key part of the city's resilience during this economic downturn. The Welcoming Center will hold a town-hall meeting and panel discussion for business owners and neighborhood residents to identify the most pressing integration issues for immigrants and native-born business leaders and discuss solutions. For more information, call (215) 557-2856. Tuesday, May 19
Storytelling "Genius" Talks About America7:30 pm at Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia
Wednesday, May 20
Should I Gamble and Be Uninsured?10:00 am at College of Physicians, 19 S. 22nd Street (near 22nd and Market St), Philadelphia
Thursday, May 21
Help is On the Way9:00 am at Thomas Bruder Life Center, Neumann College, 1 Neumann Drive, Aston, PA
"Radio Times" on the Road6:00 pm at Thomas Great Hall, Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA
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