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Community Action Programs

CUSTOMIZING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR LIVING RESIDENTS

VOLUNTEERING FOR OLDER ADULTS

Research has linked volunteering with positive outcomes for older adults, including greater social connection, improved wellbeing, and a stronger sense of purpose. Yet, volunteer rates are declining.

To help increase volunteering in communities, Mather Institute developed the Community Action Program, an initiative designed to enhance personal and community wellbeing. Read more about this monthlong, community-wide effort in the Orange Paper and get the guide to create your own program.

 

Key Findings

  • 64% of participants planned to continue volunteering
  • 64% said they would volunteer more if additional opportunities were available
  • Participants reported positive experiences across a variety of volunteer activities

 

Download the Orange Paper to bring a volunteer program to life in your community.

Download Orange Paper

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