Intergenerational program developers often note that finding senior volunteers is difficult. Check off the following items that represent feasible strategies or outlets for recruiting senior volunteers

  • neighborhood senior center or retirement community
  • RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)
  • Social service agencies
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Newspapers
  • flyers
  • A party at the early childhood center
  • Word of Mouth
  • All of the above

Answer

All of the above. Recruiting from multiple sources is a common recommendation.

For more information on recruiting seniors, see pages 13-14 of the guidebook

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Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging

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Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging