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Intergenerational
What’s it all about?
Do you know someone from another generation? Who are they? What do they care about? The Intergenerational project is your chance to connect with
an older adult and make a difference in their life while they make a difference in yours.
Grow in Your Project
Beginner
- Spend time with an elder in your family or neighborhood
- Explore ways to support elders in your community
- Talk to elders in your family about your family tree
Intermediate
- Interview an older adult about things you can do to support them
- Learn about ways to volunteer at a senior center or elder care facility
- Research the ways childhood may have been the same or different for you and an elder in your family or neighborhood
Advanced
- Interview older adults on a topic that interests you and compile their responses
- Plan and lead an intergenerational event for a group
- Explore concepts of adultism, ageism, and youth-adult partnership
Member Resources
Family History Treasure Hunt Curriculum
1 level (grades 6-12)
Genealogy: Tracing My Family Tree Manual
1 level (grades 6-12)
Project Leader Resources
Building a Community Legacy Together Curriculum
1 level (Adults who work with teens)
Statewide Events and Opportunities
Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership
Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership Conference (YPCL) is designed to advance youth voice in Wisconsin by increasing the capacity for youth and adults to share civic leadership in local communities, schools and organizations. We advocate for a youth voice and build mentoring, networking and learning opportunities.
Audience: Teams of youth ages 14-18 and adults (21 or older)
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