Volunteerism

IDENTIFYING YOUR Resources

What volunteer opportunities are available including:
- Volunteer center
- Service providers
- Volunteer organizations
Are volunteer opportunities tailored specifically for older adults? If so, what are they?
Who provides volunteer opportunities?
Are older adults able to access the available volunteer opportunities?
Will the current volunteer opportunities meet the needs and interests of the projected number of older adults in five, 10, or 20 years?

What unmet needs can older volunteers help address?
Do the volunteer opportunities promote intergenerational activity?
What are the primary strengths of volunteer opportunities?
What are the primary gaps in volunteer opportunities?
How can community organizations better coordinate their volunteer services and opportunities?
Are older adults aware of the volunteer opportunities available?
- How do older adults learn about volunteer opportunities available to them?
- What are current methods of outreach to educate older consumers about volunteer opportunities?
- How can you improve outreach/awareness of volunteer opportunities?
Do volunteer opportunities meet the interests of older adults?
How can you assess the number of older adults who are interested in volunteering?
Are the volunteer opportunities available culturally appropriate with regard to:
- Age
- Language barriers for people who don't speak English
- Literacy levels
- Race/ethnicity
- Disability

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Updated: November 2, 2007