Volunteering isn’t just about helping others—it’s also a powerful way to feel more connected, valued, and fulfilled. Whether you're...

The Gift of Giving: Supporting Seniors This Holiday Season in Honor of National Philanthropy Day In honor of National Philanthropy Day,...

Many people ask why I have such a deep passion for volunteering with seniors. The answer is simple: from birth to age 17, I was raised by individuals who were born in the 19th century. Growing up surrounded by older adults gave me a front-row seat to the effects of aging and instilled in me a lifelong desire to support seniors. Now, at 69, I continue to help other aging adults through my work with United We Age , where I volunteer at Springbrook, a long-term care facility in

RELEASE: Matt Smith, co-founder of Speak 2, joins United We Age Board of Directors.                                                                       VERO BEACH, FLORIDA (February 13, 2024)—United We Age is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization serving the senior citizen population, and is pleased to announce that Matt Smith, co-founder of Speak 2, is joining its board of directors. “We are pleased to have someone of Matt’s expertise and background join our board,” said Davi

Link to article in the Chaska Herald Guest Column by Deb Taylor on the Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering your time and energy helps strengthen your community, but it also has important emotional and physical benefits. This month we take a look at how retired adults can reimagine aging through volunteering. With new studies being done, we are finding more and more benefits linked with volunteering, specifically when volunteering after retirement. According to a study done

Do Good: 10 Ways to Make a Difference 1. Smile! Being friendly to others is a great way to brighten someone else’s day. Whether it’s at the store, work, or simply walking along the street, a nice gesture like a smile could go a long way for someone having a bad day. 2. Do Some Volunteer Work. Volunteering is an amazing experience that gets us out of our daily routines, and makes us turn our efforts outwards. Go out and help feed the homeless, volunteer at local events, eve

United We Age is a volunteer-driven program. Volunteers: * Offer seniors companionship and compassion. * Help acquire and gift wrap wish list items and birthday/holiday cards. * Provide installation of communications technology and ongoing guidance. * Communicate with the case workers and other professional volunteers about an older person’s situation. For more information about how to become a volunteer at United We Age, please email: contact@UnitedWeAge.org