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Older Volunteer Learners

The members of this sub-group are:

• Dr Andrea Waxenegger (Leader), The University of Graz (AT)
• Ramona Dragomir, Pro Vobis Volunteer Centre, RO
• Alzbeta Mrackova, C.A.R.D.O. (SK)
• Stefanie Woll, University of Hamburg (DE)

 

The group is reviewing:

• the existing provision of learning opportunities at universities and in the volunteering sector for older volunteers
• models of access to ULLL for older volunteers as learners, including systems of accreditation
• examples of collaboration between institutions in both sectors in developing & providing learning opportunities for older volunteers
• specific collaboration projects – as “case studies” for more in depth learning
• the barriers and potential for building cross-sectoral relationships and collaboration in the field of ULLL

The group met in Bratsilava (SK) in June 2009 - Click here for the Meeting Papers

Bibliography

Older Volunteers: Capacities and Constraints, Jane Wheelock and Susan Baines, University of Newcastle, 2006, Published paper at NCVO Conference 14-14 Sept 2006

Active Ageing and Universities: Engaging with Older Learners, Universities UK, 2010. ISBN 978 1 84036 229 9

This report reviews the engagement of older learners (defined as those aged 50 and over) in education and training with particular reference to their involvement in higher education.

Web Links

Age Platform Europe

AGE Platform Europe is a European network of around 150 organisations of and for people aged 50+  representing directly over 28 million older people in Europe. Web site includes pages on volunteering and lifelong learning in the Active Ageing section.

 

 

 

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