Programs

• Introduction
• LINKages' Intergenerational Programs
• Junior and Senior High Testimonials

Introduction

We aim to create meaningful relationships and our community-based programs are tailored to meet the needs of the youth and seniors alike. Our program staff are dedicated to creating various ways of bringing generations together; one important part of the process involves visiting different schools and community groups to recruit youth volunteers. The youth and seniors are selected in collaboration with our school, community and care facility partners. Youth volunteers participate in training and orientation sessions to learn about seniors’ health issues, care facility policies and procedures, as well as individual expectations.

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LINKages’ Intergenerational Programs

• School-based programs – developing collaborative partnerships between LINKages, Calgary schools and nearby seniors’ care centres


• Young Adults Connecting with Seniors (YACS) – engaging young adults (aged between 18 and 25) to visit with isolated seniors in Calgary


• Community Initiatives – providing Intergenerational Program (IGP) training, resources and support to local agencies and service providers
  
  
• Rural Initiatives – providing Intergenerational Program (IGP) training, workshops and support to organizations in rural Alberta
  

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Testimonials from Junior and Senior High LINKages' Participants

The following documents contain some of the testimonials that students have given in response to being asked to complete the sentence, "I volunteer because..."

Junior High Testimonials - in PDF format

Senior High Testimonials - in PDF format

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