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Ahh, Retirement in one year
Posted: Mar 11, 2016
Okay, so I got out of MT 3 years ago (for obvious reasons), took a nice little part time job answering telephones for a mom & pop business. I plan on retiring completely in one year, and am trying to get ideas on what you plan on doing (or are doing) in retirement. Or, heck, even if you have many years ahead of you in terms of needing to work-work, I'm open to ideas. I am thinking of volunteer work. I do know that I don't want to sit around and watch movies all day. I'm thinking of maybe volunteering in a nursing home and visiting the elderly or something like that. I thought about teaching adults (who can't read who slipped through the cracks as kids) to read, but that's a huge commitment, and I really don't want to be "tied down" to something like that. I know that as a volunteer I could quit or sort of come and go as I wished, but that's not fair to the person trying to learn. I'm trying to think out of the box here, any ideas?;
Ahh, Retirement in one year - Question - GinaB
[ In Reply To ..]Congratulations!! I am so looking forward to retiring also!
My suggestion is to check with your township/city where you live for a listing of all the volunteer opportunities. In my town, our Community Chest has a listing of all the local non-profits, volunteer organizations that are looking for volunteers!! I am sure there are many opportunities for you out there!! Enjoy your time!!
From OP - Good Idea, Thanks!
[ In Reply To ..]Oh, I like that idea.
I was thinking that I wish I knew how to knit or something so I could make little booties and hats for newborns or something.
I was thinking about checking our local Y, but hadn't thought about our community center. Thanks!
I know it's not much, but sometimes when - I can afford it, I make little - sm
[ In Reply To ..]"care packages" (travel-sized toothpaste, shampoo, skin lotion, a toothbrush, granola bars, etc.) and when I'm in the city I hand them out to random homeless people.
From OP - Thanks
[ In Reply To ..]Oh, nice idea.
I live in SW FL (not in a city area), and the homeless people kind of live in the brushy/woodsy areas and aren't readily visible, so I'm thinking I could make up little packages and give to the local charities to distribute as they deem necessary.
I also thought about being a "baby hugger" in a hospital. There are preemies (or otherwise in-need infants) that need as much human contact as possible, and the parents can't be there to do the task.
I'm not one of those people who needs to "be busy" all the time, but I think it would be nice to do something for human-kind without worrying about my darn paid-work schedule!
Volunteer - Rusty
[ In Reply To ..]Congratulations! I guess if I had the time to volunteer, it would either be for veterans, feeding children, or pet shelters. Anything I could do to help out in those areas, I would feel blessed. Good luck, and God bless you.
From OP - see msg
[ In Reply To ..]I think those are all good ideas, and I hadn't thought of the veterans thing. I know I always think about them and feel sad for them. Thanks for the push in that direction.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - so much to do, so little time
[ In Reply To ..]Do a search for RSVP in your local area. They are usually sponsored through a Community Action. They can help you find opportunities such as working with kids in Head Start, or a senior companion program, respite caregiver, Habit for Humanity, etc. Our local library and area hospitals have volunteers to help people find their way around. We have a Nature Center here that is staffed with volunteers and does activities for kids or just provides info and helps with trail maintenance. The RSVP program provides a travel allowance if they ask you to drive somewhere and they keep track of your "volunteer points" and has a nice banquet every year and does awards and recognition for the volunteers. I hope to get involved in a quilters group. My aunt knits mittens, caps, and scarves to give away each Christmas. Looking forward to retirement!
Thanks - From OP
[ In Reply To ..]The possibilities are endless. Thanks for the RSVP.
If I lived nearer the animal shelter, I'd spend a lot of time there! nm - Semi-retired
[ In Reply To ..]xx
From OP - Thought of That, But...
[ In Reply To ..]I'm allergic to cats....it can get pretty bad.
VolunteerWork - CanBeRewarding
[ In Reply To ..]if you are with an organization that does not take advantage of you. Did it for awhile myself until the other volunteers kept piling more work on to lessen their own load. At least when you quit a volunteer job, you will not be putting yourself in financial jeopardy but it would be nice to give back and make a difference without others making it painstaking for you.
Good Thought - From OP
[ In Reply To ..]I hadn't thought about being taken advantage of, but I do suppose that could happen. I don't mind helping out, but if I am going to run around like chicken with my head cut off, then there's no sense in even retiring.
I am one of those people who has a hard time saying, "no," so maybe working for a big organization isn't a good idea.
When I retire, I plan on working as a volunteer or paid - genealogist
[ In Reply To ..]There are a lot of people who cannot spend the time to make copies of records from the past couple hundred years and need someone to research and document their family tree. There is a very active history library nearby where I live and they always need help scanning and cataloging donated family records and pictures.
If you can read cursive, you can read old documents and transcribe records, too.
Talking about genealogy, just donated our family Bible - to the public library
[ In Reply To ..]My father's family was early prominent settlers, community, roads, etc. with their name. I had a family Bible that was around 180 years old and had no one to pass down to. I really worried until I was contacted by the librarian asking would I want to donate as many people like to research my family. I was beyond thrilled. What I considered to be old, torn, needing vast repairs was one they looked at as being loved, well used. I was also able to donate a scrap book full of clippings, etc. from when my father started on and completed work on a dam in the town, working for the TVA. I am extremely pleased to know that others will be able to research and use the Bible that is given in memory of my father.
Thanks Everyone - From OP
[ In Reply To ..]I want to thank all for your responses.
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