Each volunteer hour is worth $19.51. Our state legislators need to know that retired educators are still giving back to the community. Here are some areas where you can count your volunteer hours.

Youth Services and Education (Family members not eligible):Tutoring, Classroom volunteering, "Read Across America" or similar programs, Scouts, 4-H, Sports teams, Church youth groups or classes, Big Brothers, Big sisters, Babysitting (other than family), etc.

Community Groups for Adults: Kiwanis, Lions, VFW, YWCA or YMCA, United Way, League of Women Voters, Arts or crafts festivals, Public radio or TV, Food pantries, Parks or recreation departments, etc.

Health Care: Hospitals or nursing homes, Red Cross, Cancer Society, March of Dimes, etc.

Service to Adults (other than Family): Shopping, Transportation, Calling, Cleaning, Reading, Meals on Wheels, Councils on Aging, AARP, State or county Retired Teachers Associations, Driver training, Federation of Older Hoosiers, etc.

Church: Boards or commissions, Adult Bible or Sunday School, Mission work, Fund drives etc.

Travel: You may count travel time to and from volunteering. For mission etc. trips, count travel time and the time you are actively volunteering or monitoring.

Or use your own judgment!!