Specifically focused to harness the talents, skills, and experiences of age 50+ immigrants and refugees, this training is for both ethnic-based community organizations and agencies seeking to expand and diversify their volunteer pool.
Participants learn to:
- Appreciate unique features of foreign-born people age 50+
- Build authentic cross-cultural partnerships
- Create dynamic formal and informal volunteer opportunities
- Engage and support foreign-born elders in civic roles
For additional information regarding engaging immigrant elders, please look at Community Treasures a national report by Project SHINE featuring best practices in civic engagement for immigrant elders.
Contact Patience Lehrman with questions at 215-204-3212
