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Engaging Older Volunteers in After-School Programs

Author:

Richard P. Adler

Publication Date:

2002

Publisher:

Civic Ventures

Pages:

Abstract:

This report is intended to inform those who operate or support after-school programs about the potential value of older adults as volunteers in these programs. The key message of this report is that because of their life experiences, their available time, and
patience, older volunteers can be exceptionally effective in providing at-risk students with the individual attention and support that they so badly need. (Author)

Full Text Link:

http://www.experiencecorps.org/images/pdf/engaging_older_volunteers.pdf

Call Number:

540/G/ADL/2002

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Sector:

CBO Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Electronic resource - book/monograph