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Grassroots Advocacy & Outreach Mission

Promote issues of importance to AARP members and grow our presence as an organization by: communicating AARP’s positions to legislators; promoting consumer education through AARP publications and resources; and, motivating people to mass action on AARP’s state and federal priority issues.

Responsibilities of Volunteer Position

1. Keep current on AARP issues and policies; understand AARP’s advocacy positions and provide support on these issues as needed.

2. Support work of AARP Volunteer Advocacy Team Lead, Congressional District Liaison and/or State Office and respond to “calls to action” to contact Member of Congress (MOC) District office or state legislator regarding AARP advocacy positions.

3. Be a visible presence for AARP at public forums and meetings related to political agenda as requested.

4. Monitor media for possible opportunities to respond or provide information as it relates to AARP issues; alert Advocacy Team Lead to these opportunities.

5. Work with volunteer leaders and staff to help identify and recruit appropriate volunteers for AARP issues and programs.


Qualifications for Volunteer Position

1. Membership in AARP; commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of AARP.

2. Constituent and registered voter in the assigned volunteer service area.

3. E-mail and web communication literacy desirable.

4. Ability to understand and communicate complex legislative messages and AARP messages.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

6. Ability to work will with diverse populations.

7. Ability to work in a non-partisan manner; may not concurrently hold a leadership role in a political party.


Other Information Pertinent to Volunteer Position

1. Term/length of service: Variable.

2. Time required: Variable.

3. Training required:
a. AARP Volunteer Orientation Training
b. Position-specific briefing and other training as necessary.

4. Appointed by: State Director or Associate State Director.

5. Supervisor: Designated staff in the AARP state office with input from Volunteer Advocacy Team Lead and/or Congressional District Liaison.

6. Scope of authority: Does not directly supervise any other volunteers.

7. Working relationships: With the State Office, CD Liaison, Advocacy Team Lead and other volunteer leaders in geographic area.

8. Progress review: Volunteer job performance is monitored on an ongoing basis.

9. Reimbursement: Approved expenses including travel, subsistence and other necessary incidental expenses incurred while fulfilling volunteer responsibilities. Expense statements are approved by the state office for reimbursement.

For more information or to apply, please contact Cathy Lasnik at coaarp@aarp.org or at
1-866-554-5376