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Working with Older Volunteers in Manual Intergenerational Projects
than the involvement in permanent tasks
of organisations. Experiences with elderly
participants in the further education sector
also verify that compact training is only
acceptable for a time period of up to 10
days. Many find it easier to integrate such
limited activities with an “event character”
in their everyday life and the willingness
to commit is increased. 10 days in a permanent
group with a highly-structured
programme is already considered a great
adventure, particularly by those who, for
whatever reason (e.g. few language skills,
insufficient financial means), have not yet
entered the European stage. Many already
consider the travel route an obstacle, if it
is not included in the organisation. Thus
it is even more important to prepare the
elderly and include them in the planning
process of the exchange in order to ensure
the highest possible safety and to provide
for all contingencies.
10. Incorporating and Expanding
the Database
The database that was set up within the
scope of the TRAMP project offers a sound
and expandable basis for the exchange of
information and for contacts with organisations
with similar interests (exchange of
senior citizens). Project partners will run
the database for another two years before
revising, promoting and then reassessing it.
The database promotion, in particular, is a
major challenge for the project partners. In
this context it would be useful if one of the
major European organisations took over
the database or if it would be integrated
into the work of major European organisations.
11. Training the Staff / Organisers
Based on the experiences from the multiplier
seminar in Paris, there is a great demand
for information and further training regarding
the scope of transnational exchanges
with elderly citizens. The conceptualised,
tested and established training concept
of TRAMP can be provided and applied.
Again, it would be of use if one of the major
European organisations took over the
training concept or if it would be integrated
into the work of major European organisations.
12. Creating Quality Management
Now
European exchange programmes with senior
citizens are currently in the early stages.
To start with the setup of a quality management
system in the beginning stages is favourable
and an investment for the future.
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