Roost Team Member Nancy McCammon-Hansen interviews Shondra Wygal, AARP ASD, Houston, Texas on their successful Genealogy Programs for AARP Volunteers and the public.

Roost Team Co-Lead, Lillian S. Lee interviews Michelle Becote Jackson, AARP VP for Volunteerism and Service - State and Community Engagement. Ms. Jackson shares valuable and pertinent information on the Office of Volunteer Engagement's support of staff and volunteers as they work with the 50+ population.

Judee Barone, Co-Lead for The Roost News Podcast interviews AARP MN Diver Safety Instructor, Cheryl Salo. Ms. Salo provides important and meaningful tips for upcoming driving in the winter weather.

"Bring your coffee and tea and join AARP volunteers and staff at the new monthly Cafecito conversations. These are held the last Tuesday of every month at 3 pm. Ass AARP rolls out a Hispanic/Latino Volunteer Pilot Program, we invite volunteers and staff to participate in Cafecitos where we will share ideas across AARP about strategies working to recruit, retain, and engage H/L volunteers. Cafecitos provides a space to: Connect, share, and be heard; Learn about the progress of the H/L Volunteer Pilot Program; Ask questions; and Build relationships with one another."

The AARP Office of Volunteer Engagement's Technology Training for AARP Volunteers and Staff is discussed in this podcast. Gail Tate, Technology Lead Volunteer and Larry Shields, Volunteer participant, who participates in the training sessions, share information about the planning, beginning sessions and on-going training. Volunteers and Staff continue to attend the sessions and give feedback on what training would be of benefit to them as they continue to become tech savvy.

This podcast provides information on AARP’s Friendly Voice Call Center which connects AARP volunteers with people who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness. It provides assurance that someone cares.

Nena and Dorie provide information to those who wish to volunteer and information on how to refer a client to the program.

To volunteer or become a client, please call 1-888-281-0145 - English

To volunteer or become a client, please call 1-888-497-4108 - Spanish

Judee Barone, Co-Lead for the Roost News Podcast provides a short overview of new and upcoming Roost News Podcasts for 2023.

Nancy McCammon-Hanson, Roost News Team member has an informative conversation with Xavier Villarmarzo, AARP Communication Manager, AARP Driver Safety and Driver Safety Volunteer Trainer, Marcus Vinson on the importance of keeping abreast of driver safety issues. One way is to participate in AARP's Driver Safety Program. Learn the components. They also recommend using the AARPSafeTrip app, as well as, to aarp.org/drive for more information.

Doretha McCoy, Roost News Team member interviews Jared Bloomfield, Field Operations for Wish Of A Lifetime. He shares the components of this valuable program. Jared explains the importance of volunteers support by referring those 65 and older. This program is a charitable affiliate with AARP. You may reach Jared at wishofalifetime.org.