Connecting Seniors With Care
The next organization we will be taking a further look into is Connecting Seniors with Care UAlberta! This organization is affiliated with the larger not-for-profit organization Seniors With Skills which has chapters all across Canada and the United States. The organization as a whole has over 300 volunteers and 1000 seniors!
Connecting Seniors With Care’s mission is to create a movement to end senior isolation of seniors internationally. The organization connects seniors with student volunteers, providing opportunities to bridge the intergenerational gap which exists between youth and older adults. They work to eliminate biases that exist which lead to ageism in society. Together, CSC empowers volunteers to challenge themselves to work towards creating an inclusive community for all ages. This is in hope of providing students with leadership skills as well as communication skills so they are able to adapt their communication to cater to different abilities and backgrounds of the diverse elderly community.
Connecting Seniors With Care has a number of opportunities for students to get involved through both executive positions and general membership. General members volunteer with the seniors through programs, events and fundraisers!
Connecting Seniors With Care is not currently accepting applications for executive members, however you can still apply and be put on a waitlist! Recruitment for general membership is always ongoing, and applicants will be contacted when there are volunteering opportunities available. To apply click here!
To learn more about Connecting Seniors With Care check out their Instagram page @CSC.UALBERTA! Information about their programs and getting involved can be found on their page as well!