Meet and work with others who share your interests. Visit our Connections Cafés to learn about programs and opportunities. Put your skills to work as a volunteer through the Arlington County Volunteer Office or use the opportunities available through RSVP. Search for employment opportunities on sites suggested by the Arlington Employment Center. Find a new role as a community volunteer.

Visit the Connections Café

Visit the Connections Café at the Walter Reed Community Center to discover opportunities for volunteer service, learning, recreation and social connections. Programs are free, but please call 703-228-0955 to sign up. 

The Commission On Aging: Find It On Facebook

The Arlington Commission on Aging is Arlington’s advocacy voice for services and resources to meet the needs of older persons. Now find the Commission on Facebook! Its new Facebook page, launched in partnership with the Long-Term Care Commission, is meant to help caregivers and older adults keep up with resources and happenings.

Navigate Your Transition with a Guide

Are you ready to make a big change this summer? Maybe you are planning a move, leaving the office behind, or looking for a meaningful new volunteer role. A talk with a Peer Transition Guide might offer links to promising opportunities and resources for your situation. For more information or to schedule a one-on-one chat about your transition, call 703-228-4759.

Peer Transition Guides

Arlington's Peer Transition Guide Program is

• designed to assist County residents age 50 and older who are making major life transitions by offering a supportive ear, information on the possibilities that lie before them, and help exploring next steps in this new phase of their lives.
• a volunteer project associated with the Office of Senior Adult Programs
• supported by the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs.

More Resources

• Connections Cafés: Find a place to connect! Visit the Connections Café at the Walter Reed Community Center to find new peer connections and explore Arlington opportunities that fit your interests and talents. The Café is equipped with computers to help you explore.
• Know About Travel, Fitness, Recreation Activities
• Arlington County 55+ Guide
• Register for Arlington County Programs
• Senior Navigator to Find Health Information: Virginia 's resource for health and aging, this site is searchable by topic and ZIP code within organizations providing health, legal, financial, housing and community resources.