CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING AT TEMPLE U https://education.temple.edu/igc From the web site: "The Intergenerational Center, created in 1979, strengthens communities by bringing generations together to address critical concerns and creating opportunities for lifelong civic engagement. The Center is part of the College of Health Professions and Social Work at Temple University. The knowledge and experience we have accumulated enables us to develop, evaluate and replicate innovative programs, offer high quality training and consultation, and conduct research that examines the impact of our work and identifies promising practices. We are proud to serve as a national and international resource for organizations and communities."
CREATE THE GOOD. AARP VOLUNTEER CAMPAIGN https://createthegood.aarp.org/ AARP established Create The Good to enable people to make a difference in the lives of others. AARP markets this through their web site and media to their membership of senior citizens. Thus, it would be useful for non profits to be listed here.
EXPERIENCE CORPS - AARP FOUNDATION TUTORING PROGRAM https://www.aarp.org/experience-corps/ From the web site: "AARP Foundation Experience Corps is an intergenerational volunteer-based tutoring program that is proven to help children who aren’t reading at grade level become great readers by the end of third grade. We inspire and empower adults age 50 and older to serve in their community and disrupt the cycle of poverty by making a lasting difference in the lives of America’s most vulnerable children."
GENERATION TO GENERATION - ENCORE CAMPAIGN TO MOBILIZE SENIOR VOLUNTEERS https://generationtogeneration.org/ From the web site: "Powered by Encore.org, the Gen2Gen campaign seeks new ways to bring more people over 50 into the lives of young people who need champions."
GENERATIONS SERVING GENERATIONS ILLINOIS https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/serve/volunteerism/generations/Pages/default.aspx The goal of Generations Serving Generations "is to highlight existing efforts in civic engagement and expand them to boost learning, strengthen the workforce, and enrich community life."
SENIOR NET - TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT https://seniornet.org From the web site: "SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. Find out how you can become a part of SeniorNet and start enjoying the benefits of membership today!
If you are looking for some help to learn new or enhance existing computer skills, you have found the right place. Welcome. Come on in and make yourself at home. SeniorNet is the nation’s most respected nonprofit organization that specializes in computer and Internet education for older adults. Since 1986, SeniorNet has empowered over two million Boomers and Seniors providing encouragement, lifelong learning opportunities and new worlds to explore via the Internet."
THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING AND HOW SENIORS CAN GET STARTED https://aginginplace.org/how-to-volunteer-as-a-senior/ This is article on the Aging in Place, National Council for Aging Care web site. Useful information about volunteering for seniors and others.
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