Top Benefits of Volunteering in Retirement

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By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village   For many, life has been filled with consistent schedules, tasks, and duties while working in their given fields. Once retirement begins, they may ask themselves “Now what?” as their schedules open up and they’re left with more time on their hands. Some are eager to fill their days with […]

A Heritage of Community Spirit at Work

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Everyone seems to be busy these days, but helping others in our community is something we should all consider to make a difference in other peoples’ lives. Many people came together at Heritage Health–Therapy & Senior Care in Normal and volunteered their time to make the gardens beautiful again for the residents and their families […]

RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program

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Submitted by the YWCA YWCA’s RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is a one-stop resource for adults 55 and older who want to get involved in the community through volunteerism. Participants are carefully matched with non-profit agencies throughout McLean County for short- or long-term commitments. RSVP members are connected to a broad network of meaningful volunteer […]