-Mahatma Gandhi

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

Here are 3 great volunteer opportunities for active retirees to be of service, get healthy and have fun!

At Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, you can volunteer to walk dogs, train puppies, work with horses or help treat injured wild animals.

Best Friends

The Sanctuary has over 3,700 acres of beautiful property, an on-site pet-friendly hotel and an amazing restaurant for its volunteers. It's a great place for a family vacation!

Best Friends

FYI pairs adult volunteers with foster youth who are ageing out of the foster care system. It's a great way to make social connections and stay young at heart.

Fostering Youth Independence (FYI)

Every year, over 23,000 children age out of the foster care system when they turn 18. Many have no place to turn to. You can be there for them.

Fostering Youth Independence (FYI)

Habitat for Humanity has helped build affordable housing for over 33,000 people in the US. You don't need construction skills to help. They will teach you!

Habitat for Humanity

There is a Global Village Program where you can travel throughout the world to build affordable housing. Since 1976, they have served 7 million people globally.

Habitat for Humanity

Studies have shown that volunteering can help you live a longer and happier life. 

It is truly better to give than to receive!

For more information on the benefits of volunteering in retirement, click the link below.