Link Age resource online now
Link Age is an online resource produced by the Office for Senior Citizens of the Ministry of Social Development to promote intergenerational learning programmes through volunteering in schools and community organisations.
Many young people don't have older family members living nearby to talk to, so there has been an increase in volunteers choosing to work in local schools to:
- create positive attitudes to ageing across generations
- give older people a better understanding of young people today
- improve social, numeracy and literacy skills in young people.
The resource features information, case studies and templates for both schools and volunteers.
Although older people are referred to in the Link Age guidelines, the information is applicable for initiatives involving volunteers of all ages.
To find out more visit: http://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/planning-strategy/link-age/index.html