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The official national Senior Corps website of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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A summary of the research conducted by the Omidyar Foundation on civic engagement among people of different life stages. The insights from this research can be helpful in developing local and...
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Component 6: Individual Training Agenda
Now that the schedule is started, the next step is for the person responsible for the training to work out the details, such as specific activities that will...
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Component 4: Training Content and Resources
Content
There are two key opportunities for projects and stations to offer training: pre-service orientation and “on-the-job” or in-service training. The...
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The conference materials are divided into four tracks:
Strategic Initiatives
Sponsor Issues
Project Management
New Directors' Orientation
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Providing Independent Living Support: Training for Senior Corps Volunteers was developed to provide a standardized and easy-to-use training curriculum for Senior Corps’ Senior Companion and RSVP...
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Ask the Expert Archive
MAY 2006
Andrea S. Taylor, Ph.D., of Temple University's Center for Intergenerational Learning, in Philadelphia
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Focus: Mobilizing Baby Boomers in Service
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In response to the Seniors Assisting Youth Engaged in Service (SaYES) initiative, Shelby Public Schools Service-Learning Program launched a campaign to recruit older adult volunteers and partner them...
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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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As the general population enjoys increased longevity, traditional notions of old age and retirement are no longer applicable, and more and more older workers wish to remain economically active. Other...
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A report by Richard Adler of Civic Ventures, summarizing data on the state of senior volunteering in after school programs. Discusses the Experience Corps, as well as 21st Century Community Learning...
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Civic Ventures is a national nonprofit organization that works to expand the contributions of older Americans to society, and to help transform the aging of American society into a source of...
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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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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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This effective practice based on the 2001 National Service Fellow report by Caroline E. Crocoll, Inspiring Volunteer Development: A Resource Book for Training Senior Volunteers in Intergenerational...
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Volunteers with the RSVP of North Central, Iowa give children a jump-start on their day by talking, listening, and engaging them in meaningful conversation before school begins. The "Breakfast...
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Use local businesses, media outlets, and service agencies in your community as resources for targeting potential senior volunteers. This effective practice suggests several ideas for targeted...
