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Senior volunteers are returning to emergency medical service in South Orange, proving it's never too late to help others. One former EMT rediscovered his calling after finding old patches his late mother had saved for him.
A retired engineer nicknamed "Ready Mix" has spent 25 years building homes for families from Nicaragua to Kentucky, proving that one person's dedication can transform thousands of lives. His story shows how volunteering abroad changes both the helper and the helped.
Sharon Sparkes started a food pantry from her Thunder Bay kitchen 20 years ago with just three visitors. Now at 81, she feeds up to 100 people every two weeks and teaches clients valuable life skills.
Seniors 55 and older can earn a stipend while helping students with reading, math, and life skills through Ohio's Foster Grandparent program. The program has matched caring volunteers with children since 1972 and is still growing.
Older volunteers in Alexandria, Virginia are discovering that giving back does more than help their community. It keeps them healthier, more social, and living longer.