It Starts With YOUth.
“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.”
– Kurt Vonnegut
At Joining Generations, we believe that young people should promote shared inter-generational understanding to ensure the emotional and social well-being of seniors, a pursuit that we feel is mutually beneficial to all involved.
Our volunteers improve the quality of life for seniors in multiple ways:
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Provide company through stimulating activities
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Build both a sense of purpose and elevated self-worth
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Give residents something to look forward to each month
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Create friendships and personal connections that enhance the lives of both the seniors and the members
What makes our volunteers unique:
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Joining Generations members are looking for the satisfaction that comes with a long-term commitment rather than a one-off activity
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Our members are provided training, most notably in the area of interpersonal skills. Knowing how to engage the residents is as important as simply engaging them. Making a connection is certainly important, but Joining Generations strives to ensure that these connections are meaningful and leave both the members and the seniors looking forward to the next interaction
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Joining Generations champions passion among its members. We give them the opportunity and training to make the most of their call to service
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Our chapters are constantly striving for improvement. Not just satisfied to “be there,” our officers are both accepting of and eager to give feedback on their experiences, with the end goal of continual improvement
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Our “shadowing” system ensures that our members are constantly improving and preparing themselves to take on more responsibility at future events
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Each of our members undergoes a thorough background check to ensure they are proper stewards of the organization and mission
Chapter Leadership:
Leading a Joining Generations chapter requires an annual commitment. Chapter leaders assume responsibility for all chapter officers and members. Our chapter officers will partake in the following:
– Annual officer training and will oversee the annual membership training
– Host a minimum of one Joining Generations event per month (or bimonthly) depending upon each individual facilities’ needs and desires
– In addition to parliamentary leadership of monthly member and officer meetings, leaders will be responsible for facilitating fundraising activities to raise chapter dues (and are encouraged to involve chapter members in the process)
By starting a chapter, you are committing to making a lasting impact on the lives of seniors in your community.
To learn more about starting a chapter, send us an email through the Contact Us page.