The ROOST - The Place for All Things Volunteer

Associate State Director for Outreach, Alf Anderson and Digital Equity Lead, Amy Davidoff share their story on a Digital Equity Initiative in Augusta, Maine, Discussion includes information on Broadband and working with partners in your community.

AARP Alaska State President Teresa Holt and Lead Volunteer, Linda Kruger share the process to conduct the AARP Walk Audit, successes and areas to expand for an AARP Walk Audit.

Arkansas Associate State Director, Community Outreach and Engagement Director, Patricia Fry and Volunteer, Brenda Tenner share their story. They had a Party at the Park for the community to hear about the exciting opportunities available as an AARP Arkansas volunteer. Some of the activities available: • Free food from Kona Ice and local food trucks. • Fun and games, including Bingo, Pickleball, basketball, and more. • Win prizes! • Meet AARP Arkansas volunteers who, like you, want to improve our community for people 50-plus and their families. • Find out about future fun and fulfilling AARP Arkansas events in your area.

Addison Pollock, AARP Indiana, Director of Community Outreach and Sr. Jane McClure, Major Gifts Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, Indiana, share their partnership story with AARP Roost Team member Nancy McCammon Hanson. This partnership supports areas of housing affordability, Livable Communities, and Caregiving. This is an excellent partnership for volunteer engagement.

Nancy Anderson, AARP Montana's Outreach Director/Volunteer Program Manager, shares information on how Montana addresses the inclusion of volunteers in rural areas. She shares their innovative approach to empowering volunteers to be Community Ambassadors.