Organize a Gathering in Your Area

Create A Gathering Group
Browse: Please check to make sure no existing group already exists in your area.
Host: Interested in creating one in your area? Apply to be a local gatherings organizer.
Connect: We'll create a closed Facebook group for your area, invite you as a moderator, and promote it to the broader Ethel community.
Gather: We'll also send you a special organizer toolkit with activity guides and some fun gifts for your group to use when organizing get-togethers. We'll also update you on local AARP volunteer and event opportunities in your area. And we will support you to make creating a gathering group as easy and seamless as possible.
Apply to become an Ethel Gathering Organizer Volunteer
Host: Interested in creating one in your area? Apply to be a local gatherings organizer.
Connect: We'll create a closed Facebook group for your area, invite you as a moderator, and promote it to the broader Ethel community.
Gather: We'll also send you a special organizer toolkit with activity guides and some fun gifts for your group to use when organizing get-togethers. We'll also update you on local AARP volunteer and event opportunities in your area. And we will support you to make creating a gathering group as easy and seamless as possible.
Apply to become an Ethel Gathering Organizer Volunteer
How It Works

Find
Find a local group.

Host
Sign up to organize a Gathering in your area.

Connect
Use the group to discuss opportunities and learn about upcoming events.

Gather
Enjoy meaningful interactions with local Ethels. We'll even send you a kit to get you started!
Have Questions?
Check out some
Frequently Asked Questions
or contact
aarpethel@aarp.org
.
Visit
Connect and Celebrate with The Ethel Gathering Groups
page.