Senior Angels

From left: Summer Angels student volunteers Anana Fife and Johnathan Decubellis enjoyed spending time with a Savannah senior and SCI client doing fun activities. (PHOTO: savannahnow.com)

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, we feature intergenerational program ideas that were tried and successful. This series is a tool to highlight various age-optimized programs and practices. The program descriptions are provided by representatives of the programs. Inclusion in this series does not imply Generations United’s endorsement or recommendation, but rather encourages ideas to inspire other programs.

A Savannah senior and SCI client shares a laugh with Summer Angels student volunteer Jon Swann. (savannahnow.com)

This week’s cool idea is Senior Angels in Georgia, a flexible volunteer program, providing a variety of ways young people can make a difference in an older adult’s life.

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Each month, Senior Angels receive a monthly calendar that lists projects and opportunities to volunteer. Angels sign up for what interests them and meets their schedule.

For school-aged children, Senior Angels can be a great way to fulfill community service requirements. Projects can be a fantastic corporate team building experience as well.

Got something cool you tried that was successful? Share the inspiration. You can also post them to our Intergenerational Connections Facebook Group. We want to highlight innovative age-optimized programs and practices through our blog, social media and weekly e-newsletter!