Why Volunteering After 60 Might Be the Key to a Longer, Happier Life

Описание: Why Volunteering After 60 Might Be the Key to a Longer, Happier Life
Feeling a little lost after retirement? You’re not alone — and there’s a powerful, science-backed way to bring purpose, joy, and connection back into your days.
In today’s episode, we explore the surprising benefits of volunteering after 60 — from improved physical health to sharper thinking to a major reduction in loneliness. If you’ve been wondering how to make retirement feel meaningful again, this might be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

💡 In this video you’ll learn:
00:00 – Why retirement feels emptier than people expect
01:15 – How volunteering restores structure and purpose
03:00 – The physical health boosts (including longevity research!)
05:20 – How volunteering rewires your brain for happiness
07:00 – Why it’s one of the best cures for loneliness
08:30 – How to find the perfect volunteer role
08:49 – Outro

📌 Useful Links:
Volunteer opportunities in Australia:
SEEK Volunteer: https://www.volunteer.com.au
Australian Volunteers Program:https://www.australianvolunteers.com
For other countries: Google “Volunteer Organisations + your area”

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