Rewards of Giving: An In-Depth Study of Older Adults' Volunteer Experiences in Urban Elementary Schools
Contributing Organization(s): Public/Private Ventures
Author(s)/Creator(s): Becca Raley
Publishing Date: 2006-06-19
Issue Areas: Aging; Children and Youth; Nonprofits and Philanthropy
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Rewards of Giving is based on interviews with 43 volunteers in Experience Corps, a national service program that recruits, trains and places teams of older adults in underserved urban elementary schools as tutors and mentors. The study offers a rich understanding of what motivates Americans over 55 to volunteer, the challenges and rewards they experience through civic engagement and key program supports that contribute to meaningful service work. Rewards of Giving provides important insights to practitioners and funders about creating and investing in high-quality, high-yield program models that effectively attract and retain older adult volunteers.
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Intended Audience: General Public; Parents; Researchers; Teachers-elementary; Teachers-middle school; Teachers-high school
Type/Format: Testimonial
Language code: English
Type/Format: Testimonial
Language code: English
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