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