Learning Lab

Learning Lab helps prepare non-profit agencies to leverage the talents, experience, and wisdom of older volunteers who are 50+.

Designed for volunteer managers, human resource staff, executive directors, board members and other nonprofit leaders, Learning Lab is professional training program that provides nonprofit leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge to understand generational differences, design meaningful volunteer opportunities, and successfully recruit and retain adult volunteers who are age 50+. Led by a professional facilitator, Learning Lab brings to life the highly acclaimed curriculum and materials designed and updated by the Intergenerational Center of Temple University.

Class size is limited to 25 participants.  Sessions are held in 2 sessions.  Scholarships are currently available on a first-come, first served basis for nonprofit leaders of programs that serve Clay County.

Click here to view and download details about the curriculum.

Related services that support Nonprofit leaders include:

Inspiring Opportunities is a free monthly e-newsletter that helps connect nonprofits with local adult who are looking for meaningful roles that serve the community, including volunteer opportunities and paid job positions.  Volunteer and Job Listings are free for Learning Lab participants.
Click here to find out more about our newsletter.

www.comingofage.org/kansascity is an inter-active website dedicated to the interests and needs of mid-life adults who have reached a key transitional phase in life and need support as they consider what’s next personally and professionally.Volunteer and Job Listings are free for Learning Lab participants.
Click here to visit www.comingofage.org/kansascity.

ACTUAL SERVICES OFFERED

• Personal and Professional Networking Opportunities
• Professional Training Program for Nonprofit Leaders
• Free Listing of Community Volunteer Positions
• Free Listing of Jobs for Mid-Life and Older Adults

QUALIFICATIONS TO USE SERVICES

• Learning Lab.  This professional training program is for nonprofit leaders…Executive Director or Volunteer Coordinator preferred.

VOLUNTEER ROLE OPPORTUNITIES

• Community volunteer opportunities are listed for a diverse array of positions that exist with our nonprofit partners who have completed learning lab trainings
• Volunteer Roles are available with this program to support events hosted by Shepherd’s Center Central

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA

• Kansas City Metro Area

WISH LIST

• Administrative volunteers for event support
• In-kind donations of food and supplies for events

For more information:

Sandra Aust

Director, Coming of Age: Kansas City
816-444-1121 ext 109
sandra@sccentral.org