intergenerational volunteering

Retirement is often seen as a time for rest but for many older adults, it’s a new chapter of giving back. Across the globe, retirees are making significant contributions through mentoring and volunteering, enriching their communities and enhancing their own well-being. Global Contributions Retirees are increasingly central to community services, dedicating time to schools, hospitals, […]

Dr. Jack Preger at work in Calcutta in 1982

Dr. Jack Preger provided free healthcare to more than half a million people on the streets of Kolkata for over 40 years. This British doctor’s mission is “to serve those most in need whatever their caste or religion,” according to Calcutta Rescue, the charity he established in Kolkata, India.  Dr Jack started Calcutta Rescue in 1980 to […]