Applying adult learning principles for improved senior volunteer training
Comment on this practiceAbstract: This practice, based on the National Service Fellow report by Caroline E. Crocoll titled Inspiring Volunteer Development: A Resource Book for Training Senior...
View ArticleOutreach strategies for successful senior volunteer recruitment
Comment on this practiceAbstract: Recruiting seniors for volunteer service can be achieved with targeted outreach through businesses, media outlets, and service agencies in the community; these types...
View ArticleSenior Corps Week
Senior Corps Week 2013 is May 6-10 to align with Older Americans Month. We look forward to working with you to celebrate, recognize, and highlight the extraordinary contributions that Foster...
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History of National Service
A comprehensive time line of National Service from the Civilian Conservation Corps through FEMA Corps.First Name: Jim Last Name: Snell Email: jim.snell@tn.govPhone: 615-253-1426 Authorization:...
View ArticleFoster Grandparent & Senior Companion Director’s Conference
"Managing Change: Collaborating for a Better Future"Topics to be addressed:• Senior Companion Surveys to Meet Performance Measure of Healthy Futures Learn WHY to collect the data, understand the...
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2013 SCP/FGP Income Eligibility Levels
This document includes income guidelines for most states for 2013 volunteers in the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs. Created by Civic Service Institute at NAU.First Name: Carole Last...
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CNCS Income Disregard Memo
This memo from Frank R. Trinity (CNCS General Counsel) was sent on 2/23/10 to Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, and VISTA Project Directors. It concerns "income disregard" provisions applicable to...
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Telephone Reassurance Program Information Packet
The Portage County RSVP program in central Wisconsin operates TeleCare, a telephone reassurance program which assists the growing number of frail and poor seniors who live alone. RSVP volunteers call...
View ArticleRetired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Operations Handbook - 2008
Year created: 2008Download the handbook here in PDF format:RSVP Handbook - 2008Read more
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Resources for Senior Corps Programs
New:Senior Corps New Project Directors' Orientation ResourcesThis orientation provides a consistent baseline of information that new Senior Corps project directors need to successfully manage their...
View ArticleNational Association of Foster Grandparent Program Directors (NAFGPD)
NAFGPD WebsiteThe purpose of the NAFGPD is to provide a national focus for issues which directly impact the quality both of the services provided to FGP volunteers and to the children they serve, as...
View ArticleeGrants Assistance
AmeriCorps State and National Programs:Access eGrants here.Please note that eGrants and My AmeriCorps technical assistance and the eGrants Coaching Unit have been consolidated. For assistance please...
View Article2013 Leadership Forum for National Service Executives
"Building the Sustainable Organization"This annual forum offers a unique learning opportunity designed specifically for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve program staff. Students complete a...
View ArticleUsing speed matching to recruit new volunteers
Comment on this practiceAbstract: Volunteer speed matching mimics the concept of speed dating — with three-minute interactions between selected organizations and potential volunteers. The results are...
View ArticleExploring successful themes for senior volunteer recognition events
Comment on this practiceAbstract: Recognition events such as annual banquets are held by many service organizations to reward those who participate in volunteer service. Finding new ways to make these...
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