Volunteer Opportunities

We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available:

  • Administrative – Tasks could include mailings, assembling materials, research, updating information, and event planning.
  • Outreach – Tasks could include writing blog posts, researching outreach locations, tabling, dropping off materials at businesses, and presenting on specific topics.
  • Planning/Oversight – Tasks could include serving on standing committees, such as Planning Committee, Audit Committee, and Eldercare Development Partnership Stakeholder Committee, serving on the MNRAAA Board, and serving on topical/project-based committees, such as Age Friendly Community Leadership Teams and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access Network.

How to get involved?

If you would like to become involved or want more information,
please call or email:
Rebecca Hayden
800.333.2433 ext. 82033

Apply Now

Why Should You Volunteer?

As a MN Aging Pathways volunteer for Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA), your time commitment can be as little as four hours per month.

You can serve in your own community or at the MNRAAA office in Mankato. There are many opportunities available throughout our service area in southwest Minnesota.

Volunteers receive education and up-to-date information about Medicare, social service programs and ways to help themselves, their family and members of their community to age in place.

Research has shown the older olders who volunteer frequently live longer and report fewer disabilities.*
Volunteering provides physical, social and mental activity, but above all, it can provide a sense of purpose. The safety and health benefits of volunteerism reach beyond the individual volunteers.

Other benefits to volunteering:

• Opportunity to share your knowledge with individuals who truly appreciate it
• Ongoing support and education
• New skills developed through ongoing training
• Mileage and expense reimbursement

I Volunteer Because

  • I enjoy people! When I can help them with something it makes me feel good.
  • I want to stay active in my community.
  • I know there are older adults who can get on government programs if they have help.
  • It is FUN to watch a worried frown turn into a thankful smile when I help them.
  • It makes the world a better place to live and you become a role model for volunteering.
  • I want to make the process as easy as possible for individuals in need of guidance or assistance.
  • I needed something to do after I stopped working!
  • This is a VERY fulfilling job!
  • Everyone should try it!
  • I enjoy helping people learn about medicare and supplemental insurance. I also like to answer people’s questions about services that are available to them and their families.
  • I volunteer because in my retirement years I have the time to assist my fellow older adults and community to improve the quality of life for all people!
  • Medicare is very complicated and it is very rewarding to be able to help someone!
  • To pay it forward!

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