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Spiritual Need Three: Opportunities to Serve “Call Me a Master, Not a Senior Citizen”

SUMMARY Human beings have a spiritual need to be involved in issues and people beyond themselves. Older Adults, with their education and experience, provide for a wealth of needs within a community. However, their conflict of time and interest often forms a barrier to serving. There are ways to avoid these barriers, and there are key messages that can encourage and support those who serve. Opportunities for older adults to serve are possible, no matter what their physical capabilities. Partnerships and collaborations with community organizations can make serving more effective and thus more pleasurable to everyone involved.