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Senior Centers for the 21 st Century

Senior Centers for the 21 st Century. Webinar Presented By: Briana Taylor btaylor@iat21.com http://copilotblog.weebly.com. Introduction of Host. Briana Taylor Works at Information Age Technologies, Inc. with Copilot Touchscreen Systems for Senior Centers.

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Senior Centers for the 21 st Century

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  1. Senior Centers for the 21st Century Webinar Presented By: Briana Taylor btaylor@iat21.com http://copilotblog.weebly.com

  2. 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

  3. Agenda

  4. This isn’t just a lunch and bingo hall anymore! Programming

  5. 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

  6. Top Health Programs • 6. Blood Pressure • 5. Walking • 4. Fitness Center

  7. Top 3 Programs • 3. Cards & Puzzles • 2. Bingo • 1. Lunch

  8. What are the most popular events at your center? • Lunch, Bingo & Cards • Fitness Center, Walking, & Blood Pressure • Fitness Classes (Zumba, Yoga) • Parties, & Movies • Other

  9. What are the most popular events at your center? • Copilot Users can find out using the Statistical Analysis Report

  10. New Program Ideas:Educational Events • Support Groups • Cancer support • Alzheimer's support • Life Issues • Dating Again • Coping with illness or lose • Resumes & Career Workshops

  11. New Program Ideas:Fitness • Various Levels of Fitness Classes • Basic, Intermediate, Advanced • Zumba Gold • Tai Chi • Yoga • Low Impact Aerobics • Chair Dancing

  12. 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 BetsieSassen, assistant vice president of Mather LifeWay’s community initiatives. “It doesn’t feel like a place targeting older adults.”

  13. New Program Ideas:Fundraising • Fitness Events • Zumba Benefit • 5k Benefit

  14. New Program Ideas:Community Talent Show Baking Contest Dog or Pet Show Relay for Life Photo Contest Family Friendly Events

  15. New Program Ideas Stay Open on Saturdays & some evenings. • 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

  16. What unique programs have you hosted at your center?

  17. Are you attracting all age levels? Volunteering

  18. Creating An Effective Volunteer Program Chart From www.samhsa.gov/fbci/Volunteer_handbook.pdf

  19. Step 1: Planning “Volunteers need to feel productive, do work that challenges them, and have an opportunity to grow.” • 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

  20. 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.”

  21. 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

  22. Do you have orientation or training for volunteers?

  23. Step 4: Managing Screen shot from South Brunswick, NJ Senior Center Website

  24. Step 5: Evaluating • Collect Number of Volunteer Hours • Copilot Users can Use Service Units Report

  25. How do you track Volunteer Hours?

  26. Senior Centers can benefit from Technology. Technology

  27. Technology Classes Skype!! In the picture above, Enfield High School Students provided cell phone training at the Enfield Senior Center, Connecticut. • Cellphone Training • Computer Basics • Email • Internet • Microsoft Word • iPad • Facebook • Collaborate with schools & colleges

  28. 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 • Copilot have excellent customer service. • Always available for calls • We take the time to know our customers by name

  29. Limited Offer • Email btaylor@iat21.com to schedule a demo today • Get our current Coupon & Offers

  30. This free webinar was brought to you by Copilot Touchscreens For Free Webinars & Blog Articles Visit http://copilotblog.weebly.com Copilot Touchscreens by Information Age Technologies, Inc. 220 Bessemer Rd. | Mt. Pleasant, PA, 15666 P: (724) 547-3009 ext 104| btaylor@iat21.com | copilotblog.weebly.com

  31. 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

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