{"product_id":"volunteerism-among-older-adults-janice-airhart-9781918527216","title":"Volunteerism Among Older Adults: Enrichment through Serving Others","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when a lifetime of experience, skills, and wisdom is redirected toward serving others? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolunteerism Among Older Adults: Enrichment Through Serving Others\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJanice Airhart\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the powerful role that volunteering plays in shaping purpose, connection, and fulfillment in later life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on compelling personal stories, this book highlights how adults aged fifty-five and older contribute meaningfully to their communities through both formal and informal acts of service. From organized volunteering with nonprofits to everyday acts of care-helping neighbors, supporting family, or assisting friends-these contributions form an essential yet often overlooked social fabric. Airhart brings these experiences to life, examining the motivations behind volunteering, the benefits to communities, and the profound sense of identity and satisfaction it offers to individuals beyond retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in real-world narratives and informed by broader social context, the book underscores how volunteerism can transform the transition out of the workforce into an opportunity for continued growth, engagement, and impact. It also highlights the immense economic and social value older adults bring through their service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and scholars in sociology, social work, gerontology, and psychology, as well as practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in aging, community engagement, and the enduring value of giving back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janice Airhart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1918527210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781918527216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lived Places\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Janice Airhart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084258156799,"sku":"9781918527216","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/volunteerism-among-older-adults-janice-airhart-9781918527216","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}