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0016-9013
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Purpose of the Study: Retirees in Service to the Environment (RISE) is a program designed to promote participation of older people in volunteering for the environment. Based on principles of adult learning and best practices for the development of effective volunteer programs, RISE engaged older individuals in environmental volunteering and involved them in community stewardship activities. Design and Methods: This article details the development and formative evalutaion of RISE. We describe program assessment, benefits to the community, and effects on participants. Results: The program successfully recruited individuals new to environmental volunteering and substantial hours of volunteer time were provided to communities. Program satisfactionwas high and preliminary evidence suggests positive outcomes from RISE participants. Implications: The innovative structure combined with local relevance of the RISE program has the potential to expand older adults' engagement in environmental volunteerism.
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The gerontologist, Cary, NC : Oxford Univ. Press, 1961, 57(2017), 2 vom: Apr., Seite 367-375, 0016-9013
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volume:57
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year:2017
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number:2
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month:04
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pages:367-375
Language:
English
Author information:
Pillemer, Karl
Author information:
Henderson, Charles Richmond 1848-1915
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