Discover & Nominate
Help find and nominate deserving seniors for wish fulfillment.
Share & Inspire
Learn about deserving seniors and share their inspirational life stories.
Help Grant Wishes
Pitch in and get creative in helping a wide range of wishes come true.
Have Fun & Make Friends
Enjoy joining other volunteers in this fun and rewarding program.
Location: Nationwide, Volunteer from Home
Participate in local activities led by our Field Team to help spread the word about Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. Community event volunteers connect with WOL staff on a regular and as-needed basis and are empowered to recruit other volunteers, attend local events and speak to groups and individuals about the organization.
Nationwide, Volunteer from Home
Deliver roses and cards to older adults on Valentine’s Day! Beginning in 2014, Wish of a Lifetime has organized a national campaign that empowers volunteers to spread love on February 14th by delivering a rose and/or decorating cards to send to older adults across the nation. During the campaign, volunteers can participate in three ways:
Location: Nationwide, Volunteer from Home
Help find and nominate a deserving individual for wish fulfillment. Wish Discovery volunteers:
Location: Nationwide
Be our boots on the ground to support a wish being fulfilled in your community. Wish Granting volunteers enhance and participate in wish experiences. Examples include sending a wish recipient off at the airport or participating in a wish as a companion.
Wishes connect seniors to people, purpose, and passions to eliminate feelings of isolation and help them live vibrant, purposeful lives
Find ways to help causes that are important to you you such as caregiving, health and veterans
Explore a number of community service and volunteer opportunities through AARP's great programs