Best Volunteer Roles for Seniors
Retirement is indeed golden. But you can make it gleam more brightly by volunteering your free time to make your community a better place to live. Seniors are an integral part of the volunteer force.
According to a 2010 Survey conducted by Statistics Canada, elderly people aged 65+ make up 36.5% of the volunteer population. That number is probably higher now in 2022.
In addition to supporting a specific cause, seniors volunteer their time for added benefits such as socialization, purpose, keeping mind and mood sharp, keeping physically able, learning opportunities and deterring boredom.
Volunteer Ideas for Seniors
- Food Bank or Care Home – Collecting, serving, preparing, or distributing food
- Fundraising or selling items to raise money
- Tutoring or teaching – online or in-person
- Mentoring the youth
- Collecting, making, or distributing clothing
- Assisting in political campaigns
- Light clean-ups of parks and public spaces
- Community centre help
If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities, use this great resource to find some positions. They offer in-person as well as virtual volunteer posts. If you’re not sure if volunteering is for you, ask a fellow senior you know that is a volunteer, and ask questions! Whatever you end up volunteering as, your community will thank you 💗
