What is Give 5?

Give 5 is a newly created social program that matches retired (or nearly retired) adults ages 60 and older with innovative volunteer opportunities. During the program, the group will visit more than a dozen nonprofits. Participants can expect to have fun, make new friends, and learn about volunteer opportunities that match their talents, passions, and personality.

Why Give 5?

Give 5 sessions are designed specifically as a way for retirees and seniors to apply their talents and passions with a focus on community connection. These volunteer opportunities will ensure that participants have purpose and relevance in their lives after they leave the workforce. This program offers a fun, social opportunity for participants to experience a sampling  of the many and varied volunteer opportunities within our community. At the end of the program, it’s hoped participants will commit – at least short term – to “give five” hours a month to one of the program nonprofits.

Along the way, we hope to introduce class members to new people and new ways of thinking via a shared experience and the bonding that occurs among participants – as well as link individuals with their true passions within our community’s menu of non-profit organizations.

How Give 5 Works

Each 15-person class participates in three or four weekly program days. Program days last six or seven hours, with lunch and snacks included. Day 1 includes an orientation.

Each day, participants board a bus to visit various nonprofit locations. Each class session is interactive, fun, and social. Visits to nonprofits allow participants to better understand the types of volunteer opportunities available. Each host organization is responsible for planning an interesting, interactive, and informative presentation to the Give 5 class.

After the last regular program day, participants are encouraged to commit to a volunteer opportunity. A short graduation celebration wraps up the program. Those who are ready to commit may do so via a “signing” ceremony at graduation.

Sound good? Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested!

Please fill out this form if you are interested in future Give 5 classes.

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