Older Adult Volunteers Bring New Expertise and New Life to Nonprofits
(ARA) - As they move into roles in service and volunteering, older adults are discovering that what they know is just as important as how much time they can give. Their help couldn't have come at a better time.
With demand for nonprofit services skyrocketing, fundraising and revenues are way down. Some experts predict as many as 100,000 nonprofit organizations could run out of money for their programs completely.
The recession has spurred more interest in volunteering among older adults, particularly among baby boomers, says Jill Friedman Fixler, a nonprofit consultant and co-author of "Boomer Volunteer Engagement."
"This is a group with abundant skills and profound circles of influence and they believe they can have an impact in their community right now," she says.
To find skilled volunteer opportunities, visit www.VolunteerMatch.org.
