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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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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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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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RSVP in Bend, Oregon, recognized that almost 50 percent of the children in its county lacked basic pre-reading skills to begin first grade. In collaboration with community partners, RSVP organized...
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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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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...
