Health
Helping communities and special populations with issues around health and well-being is a focus of many service and volunteer programs nationwide. As a program director or manager, it is also important to address the health concerns of members, staff, and volunteers. Following are some of our most relevant resources in this topic area.
- The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research
- Seven Corners AmeriCorps Health Benefits
- Senior Corps Work Plan Library, Issue Area - Health/Nutrition
- AmeriCorps Health Instruments
Effective Practices
- Helping to ensure the physical and mental health of members and service recipients
- Organizing a senior health and wellness fair
- Establishing a program that connects caretakers of elderly relatives with financial assistance
Online Library Items
- National Service Stress Survival Guide
- Helping Older Adults Search for Health Information Online: A Toolkit for Trainers
- New Normal? What Girls Say About Healthy Living
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