Monday, April 25: Sports Team Day
Tuesday, April 26: Decades Day
Wednesday, April 27: Superhero Day
Thursday, April 28: Tropical Island Day
Friday, April 29: Twin Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Make sure to check the April Activities Calendar for events and activities!
Elements Activities Calendar
Virtue Memory Care
Food for Thought!
Tips for a Fulfilling Retirement
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to show appreciation for volunteers, highlight the benefits of giving back and hopefully inspire others to take up a worthy cause as well. An estimated nine million people aged 65 and older volunteer their time each year. Seniors who volunteer at least 100 hours a year, that’s only eight to nine hours each month, show improved mental and physical health. Experts believe it’s because volunteering provides aging adults with a sense of purpose that translates to a more physically active and engaged lifestyle.
Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity
Choosing the right volunteer opportunity starts with reflecting on your skills and interests. Ask yourself these questions to help discover what type of volunteer work you might enjoy:
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What is my time commitment? Are you seeking an on-going opportunity, or would you prefer to work on one-off projects each month?
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Do I want to harness my current skillset or learn new ones? Don’t feel constricted to only work with the skills you currently possess. Many volunteer opportunities offer training to anyone who is willing to help.
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What industries am I interested in? Do you prefer working with people in need, animal shelters, the arts or adults and children with chronic illnesses? Think about who or what cause you want donate your time to.
Start locally. Check volunteer listings for local libraries, museums, senior living communities, churches, food banks and community gardens. You can also use these websites to help broaden your search to do good.
AARP
AmeriCorps Seniors
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer Match
As always, please reach out with any questions, and I will continue to update you by email.
Sincerely,
Miles Burkholder
Executive Director, Anthology of Louisville
LouisvilleED@AnthologySeniorLiving.com