Volunteering & Older Adults

Add life to your years and years to your life!

Approximately 77 million babies were born during the years 1946-1964.

In 2006, the oldest boomers turned 60 years old and, on average, they can expect to live to 83 years of age. Most boomers remain active well beyond retirement. Read a recent publication about Baby Boomers and Civic Engagement, or visit the Points of Light Foundation to find out more information. www.pointsoflight.org

What does this have to do with volunteering?

as our population ages, we will need even more volunteers to help us with providing the services that our population has come to expect in health care, recreation, arts and culture, faith communities, and more.
volunteering is good for our health – older adults who volunteer experience less social isolation, have a stronger support community and feel the pride of continuing to contribute to our society.

There are many volunteer opportunities in our community that are perfect for seniors who have both time and energy to share. Volunteering is an invaluable opportunity for the golden years! Contact the Volunteer Centre today to find out more about current volunteer opportunities in Guelph & Wellington County.

Click here to find out about the most recent version of A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario or visit: www.OntarioSeniors.ca

NEW!

Discover how getting involved in your community can work wonders for your health and well-being. Check out www.volunteer50plus.ca.

Is it too late to engage the baby boomers as volunteers?

by Cathy Taylor, Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington
Ontario Nonprofit Network invited Cathy Taylor, Executive Director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington to share her thoughts on two papers that focus on an emerging issue of significance to scholars and practitioners - the impact of the aging of baby boomers on the nonprofit sector. Here are her thoughts....