Take note of this great new resource! Central Senior Services at the Free Library on the Parkway offers a variety of programs that can help you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Get useful information about estate planning or filing for Medicare. Sign up for free workshops to learn a new skill or reinvigorate interest in an old hobby. Book clubs, computer access, bridge partners, and a lot more await you. Click here for information.

Among Carl Jung’s seven tasks of aging is to find meaning in one’s life; pulling together  memories – piece by piece, great and small – into a coherent storyline is one way to capture the journey and create a legacy. The Elder Storytelling Place provides a gathering place for people 50+ to share stories about their lives and "meet" others whose experiences will enlighten and inspire.

Low-income Philadelphia homeowners, age 60 and over, may apply for free repairs and modifications through PCA’s Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP). This program provides minor repairs to improve the safety and security of older Philadelphians’ homes--installing or repairing faucets, windows, entry doors, and more. SHARP also provides modifications for people with physical disabilities. For information on PCA’s services and programs, call (215) 765-9040 or visit www.pcaCares.org.

Job sites on the Internet have been busy this year. Those searching the web for opportunities are probably familiar with the most popular sites --CareerBuilder.com, Yahoo! HotJobs and Monster.com. With the increased interest in finding open positions, a slew of new sites are challenging the top three and expanding the field. To find some newer sites, click here. 

Share your experience to help build small businesses. Consider becoming a SCORE volunteer and using your knowledge, skills, and business savvy to counsel small business owners in developing a business plan, getting started, and taking the business to the next level. Free Open House on Saturday, September 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm in Valley Forge, PA. Lunch will be served. For more information and to register, click here. 

Join Greater Philadelphia Cares for its 16th Annual Philadelphia Cares Day on Saturday, October 17th. Help give Philadelphia's children schools and community spaces that are both attractive and functional. You can make a big difference in just a few hours. Come as an individual or team. Call (215) 564-4544 to register.

The Nonprofit Center will hold a "Meet the Funders" panel discussion that will focus on today's funding trends and help participants maximize their ability to secure grants by being targeted and precise in their asks. This is a good opportunity to make contact with area funders. The event will take place on Friday, September 18th from 8:30-10 am at the Arden Theater, 10 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia. $29 fee. Click here for more information.

A new study done by The John Hopkins Listening Post Project and the Corporation for National and Community Service found that while 80% of nonprofits experienced fiscal stress during the economic downturn, nearly 75% of them were able to maintain or expand services with the help of volunteers. One out of every three organizations increased their reliance on volunteers to cope with the economic downturn between September 2008 and March 2009. To read the study’s summary, click here.

For the past 18 years, the Philadelphia Film Festival has brought the world's imagination to Philadelphia with screenings of nearly 300 features, documentaries, shorts and animation. Volunteers are needed to help produce the 4-day event (October 15-18) and will receive a voucher, good to see any film in the festival (based on availability), for every 6-hour shift completed. Afternoon shifts:11:00am - 5:10pm; evening shifts: 5:00 - 11:00pm. Pre-festival training is required. To learn more, click here.

The Philadelphia Orchestra Association has an opening for a Marketing Assistant who will be involved in ticket sales, audience development, and retention campaigns for the Orchestra Association and Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Assisting in online campaigns and e-mail marketing, maintaining schedules, and coordinating promotional activities and volunteer assignments are among the responsibilities. Bachelor's degree required. Send cover letter and resume to this address.

Delaware County Community Foundation (DCCF) is looking for an eager and skilled volunteer to help launch an exciting new communication program for county residents 50+ and their families who need information about employment, lifelong learning, volunteerism and lifestyle choices. Included is a website (that will need bi-weekly updates) being developed in cooperation with Coming of Age. Writing experience for publications in hard copy and online are an asset. To learn more, call Rick Anthony at (610) 565-8353.

United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, a Coming of Age founding partner, is seeking a Manager, Community Impact to be in charge of special projects and implementing United Way’s strategic investments in Adult Education, Workforce Development and Basic Human Services  Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree, experience in adult education/workforce development initiatives and project management. For consideration, send a cover letter and resume to United Way of Southeastern PA, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or e-mail.