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When organizations push out older volunteers despite their commitment

I've been volunteering at the same shelter for 15 years but they want me to step down because I'm 81 and I feel like they're throwing me away.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Age-based exclusion from meaningful volunteer work can eliminate important sources of purpose and community connection.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Identity in old age and approaching death?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.