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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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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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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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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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Seniors who are restricted to home because of health, transportation or other reasons still seek meaningful community service opportunities. Volunteer ideas for homebound seniors include craft...
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Senior Corps Volunteer Participation: An Effective Means to Improve Life Satisfaction, a 2001 study by National Service Fellow Peter J. Gartland, provides a systematic method that Senior Corps...
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Volunteers were at the heart of the Seniors for Habitat project, which joined RSVP and Habitat for Humanity chapters for demonstration projects. Finding devoted volunteers and keeping them satisfied...
