Hands On Boomer Initiative: A creative way to volunteer

Looking for creative ways to volunteer? Hands On Greater Portland’s Boomer Initiative invites you to explore your creative side in a Books-to-Action discussion and volunteer project.

Books-to-Action aims to deepen volunteer understanding about relevant social issues through reading and discussion followed by a volunteer project. On May 17th and 19th, we will discuss Daniel Pink’s groundbreaking book, A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, and then volunteer at a local non-profit arts organization (details to follow!).

To sign up for one of the Books-to-Action discussions, or for more information, visit our website.

Pink’s book, a provocative New York Times best seller, suggests that “right brain” thinking -- creative, holistic, empathic and contextual -- will be integral to professional and personal fulfillment in this new century. In our book discussion, we will consider how to cultivate these right-brain abilities through service.

Hands On’s Boomer Initiative grew from another new effort, Life by Design NW, that seeks to support people contemplating retirement and older adults by providing opportunities for in-depth assessment and life planning, lifelong learning and civic engagement. Hands On organized the Books-to-Action discussions and service projects with Multnomah County Library, another partner in Life by Design NW.

For more information on Hands On’s Boomer Initiative, including additional volunteer opportunities, visit our website.