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PT job ideas for older man?
A family member was recently forced to retire b/c of health issues. He's spent his entire life working outside with his hands, and unfortunately, he just physically can't do it any more. FTR, he's in his late 60's and can still handle tasks that don't require heavy lifting or lots of walking/standing, and he's looking for something to do with his time that makes him feel like he still has a purpose.
I suggested some volunteering ideas, but I think he'd really like to be contributing financially (even if very minimally) to his household (just him and his wife now) b/c he's very old fashioned about being a provider and b/c he had been anticipating having a salary for a few more years anyway. (Much of our conversation centered around the fact that his wife was still working, and it bothers him to feel like he sits around all day while she takes care of everything. I did suggest that he could become a modern man and do more of the housework and got a big guffaw from him. 
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The only thing I could really come up with was light maintenance or Walmart greeter positions or something along those lines, but I'm at a loss beyond that. He's very sociable but hasn't spent his life in the "professional world," so he's a little rough around the edges, if you will.
Anyone have any other ideas? TIA!
Re: PT job ideas for older man?
Ditto PP, HD or Lowe's. A few of my Dad's friends have done this since they have retired and they LOVE it.
What about a bus driver for the local school district? My Dad has looked into doing this.
Or, the local chapter of Meals on Wheels probably needs volunteer drivers. I know you said he wanted to find something that pays, but he wouldn't have to do it everyday.
We have an older 60 year old who works with us in retail. He also has some physical restrictions. He may be able to do loss prevention in retail or act as a greeter for some stores.
I also suggest looking into hospitals that may have a similar greets, patient relations or other job.
Also I suggest volunteering, maybe for Habitat for Humanity. I suggest this only because the networking possibilities are huge when you volunteer and he may be able to find someone willing to take him on for the skills that he does have.
Shipping & receiving, mailroom, or facilities positions may work. We have full & part time positions at my company, and have had everyone from college students to retired mechanics, to older women (mid-60s), work for us. Depending on the company/industry the associate isn't necessarily required to do any heavy lifting or anything too physical.
If he's up for it... teen residential centers. I used to intern at a shelter for teens and we could always use older male role models for staff! (Mostly making sure they follow rules, answer phones/fill out paperwork, and be willing to do some recreational activities/hanging out.) Our local domestic violence agency is often looking for male facilitators for court ordered classes for abusers (no degree required, they train you), and male educators in the prevention area (lots of presentations at schools). Maybe looking into some non-profits in his area to get some ideas.