The Aging Academy
IGA016 – What Can You Learn From The Stories Of A Full-Time Volunteer?
Summary:
We all know by now that volunteering is an excellent way to connect us to our larger world and bring benefit to our own lives. Today Lee speaks with Barbara Coish, a 78 year old fireball who calls herself a "Full Time Volunteer". She has become involved in so many aspects and efforts within her local town of Windham, NH. The discussion they have reveals Barbara's secret for living a life full of energy, passion and purpose. The first part of the conversation simply attempts to list all the things Barbara does in her community. It takes almost 20 minutes to complete this list and hear the stories behind them. The second part of the discussion highlights the effects that her volunteering efforts has on her life. Listen in and be inspired by Barbara's stories.
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Questions explored in this episode:
What volunteering does for you as a person?
How volunteering benefits our own lives to promote health and well-being?
How to find local volunteering opportunities?
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