Training Options

INTERGENERATIONAL TRAINING – In-person and Online

FULL DAY WORKSHOP

How To Plan, Implement & Evaluate an impactful IG Program

  • Start with Why, and learn the Who, What, When, Where, and How of Intergenerational Programs
  • Solidify the key components needed to deliver a successful Intergenerational Program
  • See examples of successful Intergenerational Programs and their impact
  • Create a concrete plan and timeline for your program
  • Design and create evaluation forms and desired outcomes unique to your IG program
  • Brainstorm solutions to challenges of implementing an IG program in your community
  • Gain access to planning templates

YOUR INVESTMENT for one day workshop

  • $2000 for up to 30 participants in-person (15 participants virtually)
  • Flight and accommodations charged at cost for in-person
  • Mileage charged at current government rates
  • Travel time charged at 50% hourly rate
  • Coffee/snacks and lunch provided by host agency
  • Agency may print own materials, or have LINKages print for cost of printing plus shipping

 

HALF DAY WORKSHOPS

Facilitator & Coordinator Training

  • Learn facilitation skills required to run a successful program
  • Acquire organization, communication, and management skills
  • Receive complementary Coordinator and Facilitator Guides
  • Receive complementary templates to use in your program

Sensitivity Training for Youth & Seniors (Train the Trainer)

  • Learn how to facilitate Intergenerational Sensitivity training for both youth and seniors
  • Personally experience the “Instant Aging” kit for youth, and receive list to create your own
  • Walk through sensitivity training for older adults, where they learn about brain development, Gen Z, and relationship building
  • Complementary Training Guides provided
  • Complementary PowerPoint for Sensitivity Training provided

Curriculum and Activity Planning

  • Establish goals for your program (based on your desired community outcomes)
  • Assess the abilities of participants (physical, mobility, hearing, etc.)
  • Identify required facility, space and amenities where program will take place
  • Determine types of activities, and brainstorm with other participants
  • Complete your customized plan, including themes and session activities

YOUR INVESTMENT for half-day workshop

  • $1200 for up to 30 participants (15 participants virtually)
  • Flight and accommodation charged at cost
  • Mileage charged at current government rates
  • Travel time charged at 50% hourly rate
  • Coffee/snacks provided by host agency for arrival and break
  • Agency may print own materials, or have LINKages print for cost of printing plus shipping

****Contact Betty for customized training unique to your community and your needs

For More Information

Email Betty at training@link-ages.ca