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Senior Centers
for the 21st
Century Webinar Presented By:
Briana Taylor
http://copilotblog.weebly.com
Introduction of Host Briana Taylor
Works at Information Age Technologies, Inc. with Copilot Touchscreen Systems for Senior Centers.
Briana’s job includes Handling Copilot Support Calls, Conducting Trainings, Completing Monthly Data Imports, Social Media Marketing, and Software Development.
Is a Graduate Student, completing a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA.
Is the writer of the Copilot Blog with articles for senior centers.
http://copilotblog.weebly.com
Agenda
• Top 10 Programs from 2011
• New Programming Ideas Programming
• Creating an Effective Volunteer Program
Volunteers
• Technology Classes
• Data Collection with Copilot Technology
Programming This isn’t just a lunch and bingo hall anymore!
Top 10 Programs from 2011 We calculated attendance for 2011 from our
centers using Copilot.
Here are the Top 10 Senior Center Programs
from 2011:
10. Wii – bowling
9. Guest Speakers
8. Parties
7. Movies
Top Health Programs
6. Blood Pressure
5. Walking
4. Fitness Center
Top 3 Programs
3. Cards & Puzzles
2. Bingo
1. Lunch
What are the most popular
events at your center?
A. Lunch, Bingo & Cards
B. Fitness Center, Walking, & Blood Pressure
C. Fitness Classes (Zumba, Yoga)
D. Parties, & Movies
E. Other
What are the most popular
events at your center?
Copilot Users can find out using the Statistical
Analysis Report
New Program Ideas:
Educational Events
Support Groups
Cancer support
Alzheimer's support
Life Issues
Dating Again
Coping with illness
or lose
Resumes & Career
Workshops
New Program Ideas:
Fitness
Various Levels of
Fitness Classes
Basic, Intermediate,
Advanced
Zumba Gold
Tai Chi
Yoga
Low Impact Aerobics
Chair Dancing
New Program Ideas:
Fundraising
Coffee & Cafe
“People have looked at the café concept as a way to attract baby
boomers. The décor makes us Starbucks wannabes! It’s modern, and
when you walk in, you know there’s something different,” says Betsie
Sassen, assistant vice president of Mather LifeWay’s community
initiatives. “It doesn’t feel like a place targeting older adults.”
New Program Ideas:
Fundraising
Fitness Events
Zumba Benefit
5k Benefit
New Program
Ideas:
Community
• Talent Show
• Baking Contest
• Dog or Pet Show
• Relay for Life
• Photo Contest
• Family Friendly
Events
New Program Ideas
Helpful Tips:
Collaboration & Partnerships
With Schools, Clubs, Organizations, Other Centers
Seniors can read to students or help with crafts at
preschools or elementary school
Invite the Police Dept. or Electric Company
Multigenerational
Host Activities that invite
Kids, Youth, Teens, and
Adults to your center
Organize
Advertise
What unique
programs have
you hosted at
your center?
Volunteering Are you attracting all age levels?
Creating An Effective Volunteer
Program
Planning
•Define Your Mission
•Develop Volunteer Program
•Describe Volunteer Positions
Recruiting
•Decide How To Recruit
•Develop Your Message
•Find Volunteers
•Select Volunteers
Training
•Develop Orientation Program
•Assign Orientation Leaders
•Develop Materials
•Schedule Orientation
•Conduct Orientation
•Train Volunteers
Managing
•Assign a Supervisor
•Communicate with Volunteers Regularly
•Organize a Volunteer Calendar
Evaluating
•Collect Data (Copilot has Reports to calculate Volunteer Hours)
•Report Results
•Recognize Volunteer’s Efforts
Chart From www.samhsa.gov/fbci/Volunteer_handbook.pdf
Step 1: Planning Mission Statement
Involve members at all ages
Develop Volunteer Program How can you get all ages interested in volunteering?
Many Baby Boomers like a more active role, than just wrapping silverware.
Define Volunteer Positions What do you need help with that volunteers can provide? Lunch,
Daily Tasks, Planning and Hosting Events, Technology, Advertising?
Describe Positions General Assistant – answer phone, daily sign in
Lunch Assistants
Skill-Specific Volunteers – marketing, hostess
Pro bono Volunteers – physicians or other services that come to the center free of charge
“Volunteers need to
feel productive, do
work that challenges
them, and have an
opportunity to grow.”
Step 2: Recruiting
Use Mass Media (TV, Radio, Newspapers,
Bulletins)
Use Current Volunteers to be advocates
Social Media & Websites
Booths & Exhibits at Events
Partner with schools, colleges, and clubs that
can have students do community service hours
at your center
“Recruiting will also build the public image of your organization.”
Step 3: Training Develop Orientation Program
Assign Orientation Leaders
Experienced Volunteers can be Trainers or a Volunteer Manager
Develop Materials
Schedule Orientation
Conduct Orientation
Train Volunteers
Be available to answer questions and help new volunteers
Do you have
orientation or
training for
volunteers?
Step 4: Managing
Screen shot from South Brunswick, NJ Senior Center Website
Step 5: Evaluating Collect Number of Volunteer Hours
Copilot Users can Use Service Units Report
How do you
track
Volunteer
Hours?
Technology Senior Centers can benefit from Technology.
Technology Classes
Cellphone Training
Computer Basics
Internet
Microsoft Word
iPad
Collaborate with
schools & colleges In the picture above, Enfield High
School Students provided cell phone
training at the Enfield Senior Center,
Connecticut.
Copilot Touchscreens for
Senior Centers
Record Attendance Electronically
Senior Scan Key Tag & Select Daily Activities
Eliminates Paper Sign in Sheets & Manual Totaling
Copilot has custom reports for state requirements
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Sources AARP Bulletin
http://www.aarp.org/home-garden/livable-communities/info-02-2012/senior-centers-changing.2.html
NCOA Sessions http://www.ncoa.org/about-
ncoa/conferences/nisc-2012-senior-center.html
Effective Volunteer Program Handbook www.samhsa.gov/fbci/Volunteer_handbook.pdf
Pleasanton Center Volunteer Manual http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/pdf/sr-ctr-
volunteer.pdf