The senior volunteer : where and how retired Americans can give back / Charles C. Sharpe.

"This book encourages volunteerism among retired and older people. It documents the physical and psychosocial benefits, and the personal rewards. The book also discusses volunteerism in the context of changing concepts of aging and retirement in America, and presents a listing of up-to-date opportun...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sharpe, Charles C., 1935-
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2005.
Subjects:
Voluntarism > United States.
Older volunteers > United States.
Retirees > United States.
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Connect to: Table of contents - All users (Cataloging @ Library of Congress)
Physical Description:205 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Volunteerism
  • The American volunteer tradition
  • Redefining aging and retirement
  • How many seniors volunteer?
  • Where do seniors volunteer?
  • Why do seniors volunteer?
  • Government programs
  • National programs
  • International programs
  • Clearinghouses
  • Virtual volunteering.