The following links have been provided as a reference point for topics of interest to Senior Corps programs.
Environment
EASI - Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement
The largest senior environmental action network in the world, the mission of the Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement is to build, promote, and utilize the environmental ethic, expertise, and commitment of older persons to expand citizen involvement in protecting and caring for our environment for present and future generations.
General Senior Resources
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
AOA - Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act. The website offers a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging in a user-friendly way.
FirstGov for Seniors
FirstGov for Seniors is one of several projects created at the direction of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPRG). This comprehensive website allows seniors to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location and to easily find the particular agency(ies) to satisfy their needs. It is hosted and maintained by The Social Security Administration (SSA).
LCAO - Leadership Council of Aging Organizations
A coalition of 50 national non-profit organizations concerned with the well-being of America's older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena.
NCOA - National Council on the Aging
The National Council on the Aging is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet's mission is to provide education for older adults and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. The organization publishes a quarterly newsletter and a variety of instructional materials available through the website, holds regional conferences, and collaborates in research on older adults and technology.
National Service
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service website is the authoritative source for handbooks, initiative news, and other resources for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America programs.
Corporation Initiatives (on The Resource Center website)
Senior Corps
The official Senior Corps website of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Senior Corps News and Public Service Announcements
Monthly updates for Senior Corps Project Directors from Senior Program Officers of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Don't miss this important source of news and resources!
Senior Corps Initiatives Lists (on The Resource Center website)
These lists provide examples of how Senior Corps volunteers are addressing critical community needs across the United States. Each list identifies a specific issue and describes approaches being taken by Senior Corps projects all over the country to address that issue.
Other Corporation-Related Links (from The Resource Center)
Program Management
Effective Practices
This searchable database of effective practices supports the development of sustainable programs by sharing what works in community service and volunteering.
NARSVPD - National Association of RSVP Directors
The mission of NARSVPD, Inc. is to enhance the effectiveness of RSVP locally and nationally and advocate for productive aging through volunteer service that impacts community needs. The primary goal is to provide visibility and advocacy for RSVP and to provide a network of communications among RSVP Directors.
NASCPD - National Association of Senior Companion Project Directors
The National Association of Senior Companion Project Directors provides a national focus on professional development of Senior Companion Directors, advocacy for older Americans, resource development through networking with both private and public sectors and representation for those served by Senior Companion Programs.
NAFGPD - National Association of Foster Grandparent Program Directors
The National Association of Foster Grandparent Program Directors is a professional membership organization that serves as the principal advocate for Foster Grandparent Programs. The NAFGPD strives to both preserve the integrity of the program and to safeguard its funding stream while actively promoting the interests of Foster Grandparents.
National Service Learning Clearinghouse
The Resource Center for the Corporation for National and Community Service
Sample Forms Collection from the Resource Center includes Agreements/Contracts, Applications, Certificates/Awards, Evaluation Plans, Reporting Forms, Surveys, Sample Spanish Documents, and much more
Sample Spanish Documents for Member Recruitment and Management - located within The Resource Center Sample Forms Collection
Senior Corps Program Websites (on The Resource Center's website) (on seniorservice.org)
Training and Technical Assistance Resource Guide
Outcome Indicators and Outcome Management
Also known as the Urban Institute Report on Performance Measurement. This July 2002 Report commissioned by the Corporation recommends performance measurement steps that should satisfy the legislative requirements of Congress and, at the same time, provide information that the Corporation, State Commissions, and individual grantees can use to make program/service improvements.
Performance Measurement Work Plan Library
Senior Corps and Project STAR have created the Senior Corps Performance Measurement Work Plan Library. You will find sample work plans from a wide variety of Senior Corps projects.
Senior Corps Volunteer Tutoring Toolkit
The toolkit was developed by the national literacy T/TA provider, LEARNS,
specifically for Senior Corps projects. The toolkit will help Senior Corps
project staff understand the implications of the No Child Left Behind Act
and ensure that Senior Corps volunteers tutor in the "spirit of No Child
Left Behind."
Volunteer Management
Recruiting, Retaining And Recognizing Seniors
This is an inspiring, instructive example of how to find devoted volunteers and keep them satisfied with their volunteer experience.
Senior Corps Teams up with
VolunteerMatch to
Improve Online Search and Match
Senior Corps has a new web-based volunteer recruitment subscription service and
a 55+ channel that will deliver Senior Corps grantees an exceptional tool to
help in their quest for 55+ volunteers. Read more about
the details, including how existing JASON data has been transferred to
VolunteerMatch. Visit the Get Involved site where
seniors can search for volunteer opportunities relevant to their interests and
located in their regional areas.
Other Volunteer Management Links (from The Resource Center)
Volunteer Opportunities
Enlisting Baby Boomers As Senior Corps Volunteers
Baby boomers represent the youngest of new recruits Senior Corps programs are seeking to enlist. This effective practice explores the challenges and possibilities in recruiting baby boomers as volunteers.
Get Involved!
Senior Corps has a new web-based tool to help 55+ volunteers search for volunteer opportunities relevant to their interests and in their regional areas. Read more about
the details, including how existing JASON data has been transferred to
VolunteerMatch.
Join Senior Service Now! (JASON)
Potential volunteers can find service opportunities here with RSVP, Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, and other organizations. Organizations can also post volunteer opportunities using this website.
55+ Volunteer Opportunity Finder
A tool to help RSVP Directors place boomer volunteers. Created by Scott Martin, RSVP Director of New Castle County, Delaware, email Scott.Martin@state.de.us.
Other Volunteer Opportunities Links (from The Resource Center) |
