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Join Matthew Linning and Julie Penn for a facilitated discussion on the future challenges, opportunities and priorities for intergenerational volunteering. Drawing upon the findings of his recently published report ‘The contribution of volunteering to Scotland's health and wellbeing’ this workshop will discuss the impact of demographic change, volunteering trends and health and wellbeing benefits by age group to understand the likely impacts on intergenerational volunteering.
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Alzheimer Scotland
- 1. Intergenerational Work and Youth Volunteering Julie Penn Volunteer Lead
- 2. Volunteers - Where are we now? 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 0 - 15 16 - 24 25 - 44 45 - 64 65 - 74 75+
- 3. Attracting Younger Volunteers Increased Intergenerational Work
- 4. Attracting Younger Volunteers Dementia Friends DementiaFriends@alzscot.org
- 5. Attracting Younger Volunteers Create New Volunteer Roles • Technology Support Volunteers • Digital Media Volunteers • Photographer • Mascots & Cheer Squads • Micro volunteering • Work Experience & Internships
- 6. Attracting Younger Volunteers Focus Groups • What type of volunteering do Young People want to do? • How can we benefit them? • How can we reduce barriers to volunteering?
Editor's Notes
- Alzheimer Scotland currently has just under 1000 volunteers formally volunteering with us on a regular basis. The graph demonstrates the age ranges of our current volunteers held on our database, you will note that we do not currently have any formal volunteers under the age of 16, this is due to insurance requirements. All our current volunteer roles require applicants to be 16 years plus, some roles such as befrienders and Helpline volunteers require applicants to be over 18 years of age. We are seen primarily as an organisation supporting ‘older people’ and as the graph shows we fall into the category described by Matthew of older people volunteering to support older people. However with the anticipated growth in numbers of people living with dementia over the next 20 years we are aware that we as a charity like many others need to encourage younger volunteers to support our work, so how are we planning to do this?
- We currently have a number of intergenerational projects going on across Scotland, these range from nursery age children to secondary pupils. Some projects have developed following the YPI (youth philanthropy initiative) such as a befriending café being held regularly within a secondary school primarily run by senior school pupils with some support from teachers and a local Dementia Advisor. Intergenerational work it will come as no surprise is proving very successful, there are noted benefits for participants both people living with dementia and the younger people. These benefits include increased confidence, increased engagement in activities, increased communication, reduced isolation. *Children with additional needs supported learning units.* * PLWD previously withdrawn and not participating now fully engaged in activity. Potential problems; ensuring we have the same time and day and key people for continuity and consistency. This can be difficult with the school curriculum and job shares. Transport issues. Unpredictability of both groups, different language terms and views can need managed. Benefits far outweigh risks.
- Alzheimer Scotland has launched a new version of their Dementia Friends programme to teach young people aged 8-12 about dementia. Dementia Friends sessions are delivered all over Scotland, free of charge, by Alzheimer Scotland staff. There are currently 90,000 people in Scotland who have become Dementia Friends – one for every person in Scotland living with dementia. Since 2014, Dementia Friends sessions have taken place in workplaces, groups, secondary schools and organisations all over the country. The new programme for young people will now bring Dementia Friends to schools as well as youth and community groups. During a Dementia Friends session, participants gain an understanding of dementia and are encouraged to think about the small actions that they can take in their everyday lives to help empower people living with the condition. Devised with younger participants in mind, Dementia Friends for Young People has the same aims and consists of hands-on, interactive activities. It also promotes active learning and citizenship and can support the experiences and outcomes outlined in the Curriculum for Excellence. Promoting knowledge of dementia and reducing stigma among young people is an integral part of working towards Alzheimer Scotland’s vision of a dementia friendly Scotland. We hope that the young people who take part in these sessions will go on to support the rights of people living with dementia in their communities and across the country, as well as have an awareness of the importance of lifelong brain health. They may also then be encouraged to volunteer with us. If you are interested in organising Dementia Friends sessions for your class, school or group, please get in touch at DementiaFriends@alzscot.org” Grace aged 7 who became Scotlands 90,000 Dementia Friend, 1 for every person living with dementia in Scotland, after taking part in school and signing up at home.
- Tech support ipads, alexas, phones Social media presence Micro volunteering opportunity Work experience and internships – lead to potential employment improve CV
- Barriers - Socio economic circumstances, age, literacy issues, parental consent,, transport, disclosure