Elementary school students

Children and youth participating in Friendly Visiting programs experience the aging process through an in-class “sensitivity to aging” session before they visit their senior partners. Getting to know you activities and ice breakers help to make the first visit a positive experience for both the children and seniors.

To learn more about this training please contact: sue@tigp.org

High school students

Community Service opportunities are explored through Community Service Volunteer Fairs where students visit displays from community agencies and organization. Students are provided with an orientation and training session, specific to their volunteer positions.

To learn more about this training please contact: sue@tigp.org

Intergenerational Internet Coaches can visit our Seniors in Cyberspace program for on-line training. Volunteers will be placed within long-term care facilities where they will receive orientation and ongoing support.

To learn more about this training please contact: sue@tigp.org

College / university students

College/University Students studying activation, gerontology, social service work, community development and administration are offered field placements at Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships, with training and supervision provided.

Adult and Senior Volunteers are provided with training on the “Realities” of Volunteering within the Toronto District School Board and “Strategies for Reading Partners”.

Gardening training is provided on-site. Also, our program partners provide on-site training specific to the volunteer role within their organization.

TIGP is an equal opportunity organization. Our policy on anti-racism is shared with our volunteers at initial training sessions and within our Volunteer Guidelines manual.

Monthly educational volunteer networking sessions are currently under development. Visit our calendar for details on upcoming events.

To learn more about these training opportunities please contact: sue@tigp.org