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Scenario

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.

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.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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