Parfenova O. A. 2020. Development of volunteer activity of the elderly: from help at events to help people. In: Social processes of modern Russia ... Parfenova O. A. 2020. Development of volunteer activity of the elderly: from help at events to help people. In: Social processes of modern Russia / Under the general editorship of prof.Saralieva: In 2 vols. T. 2. - N. Novgorod: Publishing House of NISOC. P. 382-386.ISBN 978-5-93116-223-2Posted on site: 14.01.21 AbstractOn the example of the work of NGOs in attracting older people to volunteeractivities, we consider a change in volunteering practices in Russia. There is a shiftfrom the predominantly organizational volunteering of the older people (assistancein organizing various events) to the assistance of various social groups (peoplefourth age, wards of hospitals, families, homeless). Older people act not only as“wards” and “needy”, but also as those who are ready and able to actively helpothers.