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Miller, William F.; Thalacker, Brenda L. – American Journal of Business Education, 2013
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, sponsored by the IRS, offers free tax services for individuals with low-to-moderate incomes, the elderly, disabled and/or those who lack English language proficiency. Although established by the IRS in 1969, it is administered by partnering community based volunteer organizations throughout U.S.,…
Descriptors: Taxes, Public Agencies, Accounting, Universities
Bolin, Nancy Clare – 1978
This paper details plans for a one-and-one-half-day volunteer training workshop specifically designed to consider limitations such as manpower, money, time, and distance that are often encountered in the development of training events for rural areas. The paper begins by providing background on rural aging, and needs assessment information on the…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology
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Netting, F. Ellen; Kennedy, Ludell N. – Gerontologist, 1985
Reports on the development and implementation of an in-home respite program using trained volunteers to provide at-home companionship and supervision for frail elderly persons while family members are absent. Project RENEW volunteers and families are described, and a discussion of difficulties and future directions is presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Family Role, High Risk Persons, Older Adults, Program Design
Schreter, Carol – American School Board Journal, 1991
Linking older people and school children provides benefits for both groups. Describes intergenerational education programs and lists resources to help school districts obtain information on model programs and apply for funding. (MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults, Program Design
Woodward, Karla A. – 1993
The Grandpals program at Oak Hill Elementary School in Overland Park, Kansas, meets teachers' needs while providing successful intergenerational programming. The first step in developing a program like Grandpals is to determine program goals, objectives, and theme. A next step is to determine the two populations to be involved. For example, whole…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Intergenerational Programs
Cala, Michael; And Others – 1979
The Mutual Aid Project (MAP) has developed a community organizing and planning approach which has focused its attention on the continuing role of older people within their neighborhoods. This approach has sought to strengthen not only the day-to-day arrangements for mutual aid and support, but also those actions which will assist groups in…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Community Services, Cultural Activities
Branscum, S. Y. – 1983
This manual details a program designed to facilitate the self-revitalization of senior citizens at the community level utilizing community resources. Discussed in the first three chapters of the guide are the background and theoretical premise, structure and organization, and the results of the Work Again Project, a senior citizen retraining and…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Community Programs, Community Resources, Educational Opportunities
Ratliffe, Sharon A.; Hudson, David D. – 1987
Two college faculty members have developed two speech communication courses specifically designed to increase the communication skills and self-confidence of non-native speakers of English. One course teaches pronunciation skills, including stress, rhythm, and intonation. The second focuses on speaking and listening skills for getting acquainted,…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Communication Skills, Community Involvement, Competency Based Education
Freedman, Marc – 1988
This study examines the relationships developed between elder mentors and at-risk youth in the following exemplary intergenerational programs: (1) IUE/The Work Connection (Saugus, Massachusetts); (2) Teen Moms (Portland, Maine); (3) School Volunteers for Boston (Massachusetts); (4) Teenage Parent Alternative Program (Lincoln Park, Michigan); and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counselor Client Relationship, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fairfax, VA. Neighborhood Networks. – 2000
This guide focuses on creating educational and social service programs for seniors at Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) properties. Chapter 1 describes an intergenerational program at three properties receiving HUD assistance in Portland, Oregon, where seniors teach and learn from young students through interactive educational…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Programs, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication