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Nonprofits Find New Ways to Engage Senior Volunteers Virtually

Category: Museums and Aging

“We know from decades of research that strong social connections and a reason to get up in the morning are key to our well-being as we age, so we need to get past the idea of ‘stay safe and stay out of the way.’”

–Marc Freedman, chief executive and founder of Encore.org

When COVID-19 first hit, nonprofits sought to shift volunteer duties to younger people who were less at risk. Now they are finding new, safe ways to reengage seniors.

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