There are many ways each of us can help others by volunteering and by giving back to our communities. As part of AARP’s commitment to volunteerism and, in the spirit of our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, we recognize outstanding individuals who are making a powerful difference in the lives of others. Each year, we accept nominations for the AARP Maine Andrus Award for Community Service which is AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

If you know a volunteer who is using his or her skills and experience to make a significant difference in your community, please nominate them for the 2014 Andrus Award. Nominees must be Mainers 50 or older, their accomplishments or service on which nominations are based must have been performed on a volunteer basis (without pay) and they must reflect AARP’s vision: A society in which everyone ages with dignity and purpose and in which AARP helps people fulfill their goals and dreams. Nominees do not have to be members of AARP.

The AARP Maine Andrus Award acts as a symbol of how much we can all work together for positive social change. AARP has long valued the spirit of volunteerism and the important contributions volunteers make to their communities and neighbors. The application deadline is June 1, 2014. For nomination forms and further information, go to http://bit.ly/YtuvRl or call 1-866-554-5380. We look forward to honoring an individual in Maine whose experience, talent, and skills enrich the lives of others.

Rich Livingston

AARP Maine Volunteer

State President