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Responsibilities of Volunteer Position
1. Staff AARP exhibits in geographic area; submit exhibit reports to State Office on a timely basis.

2. Keep current on AARP issues and resources. Articulate generalities on AARP’s advocacy positions and refer people to appropriate resources.

3. Provide input to staff and/or State & Community Service Team Lead to identify appropriate venues for AARP exhibit presence based on AARP’s strategic priorities.

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

Qualifications for Volunteer Position
1. Membership in AARP; commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of AARP.

2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

3. E-mail and web communication literacy desirable.

4. Ability to work well with diverse populations.

5. 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 and other training as necessary.

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

5. Supervisor: Designated staff in the AARP state office.

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

7. Working relationships: With the State Office, CD Liaison, State & Community Service Team Lead, other volunteer leadership and volunteers 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 at coaarp@aarp.org or at
1-866-554-5376.