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National Volunteer Week Celebrating Volunteers Serving Older Adults April 23-29, 2017
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2. AAAs Depend on Volunteers to Meet Their Mission
It is estimated that at least 90,000 volunteers serve older adults through the nation’s 622 Area Agencies on Aging.

3. Volunteers and the Aging Network
More than 2 million people volunteer for home-delivered and congregate nutrition programs.

4. Volunteers and the Aging Network
More than 7,000 long-term care ombudsmen provide more than 708,000 hours of service annually to people in nursing homes.

5. Volunteers and the Aging Network
Almost 55,000 volunteer drivers provide 4,989,864 separate rides to help older adults remain living at home and in the community.

6. Volunteers and the Aging Network
10,291 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) volunteers help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their health insurance choices.

7. Volunteers and the Aging Network
Thousands More Volunteers:
Are Friendly Visitors
Teach health education
Provide benefits and insurance counseling
Assist with financial management
Advocate for age-friendly communities
Support caregivers

8. Health Benefits of Volunteering
Older adults who volunteer show improved health and wellness. A win-win for all!

9. Celebrating Volunteers At Our Agency
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Number of volunteers
Activities volunteers are involved in
Number of consumers served
Impact of volunteers
Dollar value of their service

10. Celebrating Volunteers At Our Agency
Highlight a compelling story about one of your volunteers or a team of volunteers.
Tap into emotions, not just numbers
Human interest
Why does this person volunteer?
What impact have they had?
Thank them!

11. Your AAA Volunteer Program Describe capabilities and impact