Boomers Driving Makeover of American Volunteering

An avid reader, Gieras, now in his 60s, says his original plan for retirement involved just the tutoring and literacy work. "But when I discovered the state of their technology I decided they needed me more there," he says.

Now that baby boomers like Gieras have more time of their own, they are increasingly looking for innovative ways to serve nonprofits in causes they care about, volunteering experts say. And, like Gieras, many are choosing opportunities that are deeply rooted in the skills and experiences they acquired in the working world.