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Working with Older Volunteers in Manual Intergenerational Projects
Method: Stick Exercise
Goals/Options:
This exercise is a cooperation exercise that encourages the group formation. It does not
focus on communication by means of language; participants are sensitised to communication
and cooperation behaviour within a group.
Brief description:
The group lines up in 2 rows facing each other. Each person then reaches out with the
index finger and touches the finger of the person opposite. A stick is then placed on top
of this “index finger bridge” (this can either be a simple broomstick or a bamboo stick,
which makes the exercise a little harder).
Now it is the group’s task to place the stick onto the floor without anyone losing contact
with the stick. Talking is permitted.
Starting point: This exercise works well in the morning.
Timeframe: 20 – 30 minutes
Group size: 8 – 20 persons, larger groups can compete in several teams.
Group composition: Intergenerational, international
Necessary materials: 3-4 sticks depending on number of participants, straight
sticks make the exercise easier, curved bamboo sticks make it
harder.
Length: approx. 2 m
Diameter: 1,5 cm
Method: Ball Exercise 1
Goals/Options:
This exercise is a cooperation exercise that encourages the group formation. It does not
focus on communication by means of language, participants are sensitised to the cooperation
behaviour within a group. What triggers my action, how do I react to the actions
of others?
Brief description:
The group stands in a circle while everyone touches the round tablecloth with both hands.
The group leader places the ball on the cloth. Now the task is to circle the ball without
letting it fall, move in zigzag form or rest in the centre. The participants should not talk
during this exercise.
Starting point: At the beginning of the exchange in form of a relaxing morning
exercise
Timeframe: 20 – 30 minutes
Group size: 8 - 15
Group composition: intergenerational, international
Necessary materials: Round tablecloth, ball (larger groups require several balls)
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