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Be a Mentor at Score  There are 10,500 volunteer counselors who have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers are working or retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders who share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. 

The Black Sheep Inn  This eco lodge, located in Chugchilan, Ecuador, focuses on low impact tourism stays, famous for their composting toilets and organic coffee.  Private or dorm rooms available, but all showers and toilets are outside and shared.  Cheap prices by European or American city standards, but over priced for the area.  However, the owners do very much for the local townspeople including having started a Library complete with donated computers, and they provide presents for the children at Christmas time. Your money helps them to do these things and promotes their dream of eco tourism, vegetarian food, and improving the lives of indigenous people living there.  The owners have a good thing going on, and seem generous and open.  Recommended at least for a look see!

Dresses for Orphans Free dresses and shirts are made from Tee Shirts and sent to mission organizations in the United States who in turn take or send them to orphanages all over the world. You can partner with or volunteer to make these Tee shirts and dresses and make a young child feel special. It costs $5 to make a dress and $2.50 to make a special Tee Shirt for a young boy. Request Dresses for an Orphanage To learn how you can become involved with Dresses for Orphans, through your volunteer work or financially, please click here.

Heifer International  This organization focuses on the simple idea of helping families in native cultures obtain a sustainable source of food and income rather than short-term relief. Their strategy is to “pass on the gift.” As people share their animals’ offspring with others – along with their knowledge, resources, and skills – an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.

Kiva - Loans that change lives. Kiva lets you loan to specific entrepreneurs empowering them to lift themselves out of poverty. Loans begin at $25. Learning for Life Want to stay active after retirement? Share your expertise, wisdom and experience? Learning for Life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society. Programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character and career development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. OASIS is a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older through lifelong learning and service. Offering stimulating programs in the arts, humanities, health, technology and volunteer service, OASIS brings people together to learn, lead and contribute in their communities. You can also become a volunteer and teach others from your wellspring of experience.

The Peace Corps provides a wonderful way to give back, no matter what your age. and to gain valuable benefits yourself. Many older volunteers find their age to be an asset while serving overseas. There is no upper age limit to serve, and if you are worried about Social Security or medical benefits, check out their site for more information.

THULIX, The Ultimate Link Index. A Thematical collection of the most useful webpages brought to you by live editors in a great format! Click onto Retirement and search from there. Good tips, articles, books, webpages, calculators, retirement hot spots and more. Stay on top of things and keep your options open!

Tiger Woods Foundation offers a character development program for youth 8-17. Tiger's Action Plan addresses three priorities: character education, volunteer service and career exploration. Teachers and group leaders can obtain a ready-to-go curriculum, and individuals can participate in the program by visiting his site or calling 1-866-916-GOAL. Make a difference, add meaning to your retirement years.

What's Next in Your Life  planning tools, idea library, time calculators, lifestyle coach, work after 50.

World Vision World Vision is a Christian humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children, families, - close to 100 million people in nearly 100 countries around the world - World Vision serves all people, regardlless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. Have questions? See their FAQ's