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Spanish sample Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion personal data form.
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The roles of a supervisor are varied and include that of communicator, advisor, team builder, planner, manager, partnership builder, and program representative. And acting as a national service...
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This guide was developed to support the work and increase the effectiveness of supervisors involved in any kind of community service activities. It has been specifically revised for the National...
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Besides being philanthropic, studies have shown that volunteering increases health and longevity. But the real virtue may be in the pleasures gained in the process — seeing a smile or...
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For older volunteers who have physical limitations, volunteering can be restricted, oftentimes to within the confines of a residential or assisted living situation. And even those activities we may...
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Loyalty to a volunteer who has contributed many hours to a program but is "aging in place" means finding ways to balance his or her level of activity and function with the best interests of everyone...
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Training helps build a strong Foster Grandparent program. Even with a lifetime of skills and experience, Foster Grandparents respond positively to guidance, which can help maximize the contributions...
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A personalized cookbook is a great way to raise funds for programs. Cookbooks are affordable and highly profitable, selling from two to three times their cost. And cookbooks not only preserve recipes...
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Recruitment is a critical part of volunteer management, and an ongoing process even after a program is established. Data on baby boomers has already shown that when attempting volunteer outreach, it...
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Research suggests that for baby boomers aged 40 to 55 years, there is sufficient similarity in attitudes and characteristics to allow for the provision of a framework designed to encourage...
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Successful recruitment of older adults requires a well-thought out plan, including consideration of desirable characteristics, motivation, fears, recruitment message, relationship building, and...
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With increased emphasis on performance measurement and evaluation, it has become increasingly important for volunteers to keep accurate records of hours they have served. However, getting volunteers...
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Operating a bilingual or multilingual program can expand services to varied clients and attract new and diverse volunteers. Tom Reefe of the Tri-County Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program in...
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This effective practice offers nine guidelines for enlisting advisory council members. These materials were developed by Carter McNamara PhD, consultant with the Free Management Library, and modified...
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An advisory council is an important component of National Senior Service Corps programs. Project directors can nurture positive relationships with advisory council members using short and long-term...
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An advisory council, like any organization, may experience periods of stasis. Project directors can successfully help their advisory councils achieve change through facilitating self-assessment and...
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An advisory council is an important component of National Senior Service Corps programs. The concept of an impartial, objective group separate from the sponsor and project director giving input to...
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A volunteer handbook can serve as an important part of orientation and as a convenient reference tool for those in community service and volunteering. There are several service organizations that...
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A volunteer handbook can serve as an important part of orientation and as a convenient reference for members in national and community service. The RSVP/Volunteer Center (RSVP/VC) of Rutland County,...
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Conducting volunteer training that both shares information and skills, and develops a quality relationship with the volunteer manager and between volunteers, is an important aspect of value-based...
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Recognition events such as annual banquets are held periodically by many service organizations to reward those who participate in volunteer service. Finding new ways to make these events fun and...
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Assessing volunteer satisfaction is an important, yet difficult task. The RSVP of Montgomery County (PA), Inc. has developed a survey to measure issues of concern and areas of improvement important...
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Annual recognition banquets and award items such as pins and certificates may not be an effective reward for all volunteers. Knowing other ways to reward volunteers is an important part of program...
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Recognition events such as annual banquets are held by many service organizations to reward those who participate in volunteer service. Finding new ways to make these events fun and meaningful each...
