SPEAKER:
Eileen Doherty, MS
Executive Director
Colorado Gerontological Society
Studies have shown that volunteering improves the mental and physical well-being of volunteers themselves, particularly those aged 60 and above. Through community engagement, older adults widen their network of friends and remain engaged in society. 100% of nonprofits rely heavily on volunteer labor to help with meeting their mission. Learn more about how you can stay engaged in your community. Tips will be provided to help you have meaningful volunteer experiences and community engagement, even when you are homebound, unable to leave your house, or don’t have as much energy as you did in the past.