What’s your bag? Volunteering or part-time employment?

There are many options if retirement isn’t what you expected.

KARLENE PONTI
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin


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If retirement isn’t all you’d thought it would be, maybe working part-time or volunteering would fill the gap. For some, retirement isn’t the experience envisioned, there’s potentially no routine and fewer social contacts. If that’s the case, it’s up to you to create a more positive situation with a better routine and balanced social contacts. Finding a part-time job is a solution for some. Volunteering is another possibility as you can get more involved and help others at the same time. The time and talents of volunteers are utilized by many organizations in the area. Think about the things you’re interested in, maybe there’s a group that could benefit from your help. Plenty of organizations operate with the help of volunteers. Think about what you enjoy doing, consider your likes and dislikes and things you care about. For example, if you love animals, maybe volunteering at the Blue Mountain Humane Society, BMHS, would be a good match.
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