Coming of Age/RSVP Johnson County

Coming of Age/ RSVP Johnson County is a blended initiative, led by Shepherd’s Center Central, that promotes civic involvement, lifelong learning and community leadership in the 55+ population across Johnson County, Kansas.

Our unique history and local legacy. Shepherd’s Center Central has blended two iconic service programs–Coming of Age and RSVP–into one dynamic force.  Here’s how it happened: Shepherd’s Center Central is the exclusive licensee of the Coming of Age initiative for the Kansas City region. Coming of Age is a nationally recognized initiative that was researched and developed at the Intergenerational Center of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.  Shepherd’s Center Central is also the sponsor of the iconic community service program, Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), a program of Senior Corps and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Locally, the RSVP program was sponsored for more than 30 years by the Volunteer Center of Johnson County which closed its doors in the Spring, 2010. Now, part of the family of programs at Shepherd’s Center Central, Coming of Age/ RSVP Johnson County has a proven passion to make a positive impact on Johnson County.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Coming of Age/ RSVP Johnson County offers the following programs and services to empower mid-life adults, age 55 and beyond, to leverage their talents, experience, and wisdom to make a meaningful difference in their own lives and in the community.

Explore Your Future is a four-session series of self-development workshops that help individuals 55+ explore their interests and passions, identify and mobilize their dreams, and engage in personally meaningful community service. Led by a professional facilitator, Explore Your Future workshops adhere to the highly acclaimed curriculum and materials designed and updated by the Intergenerational Center of Temple University.
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Learning Lab is a 2-session series of professional trainings that provide 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.  Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis for nonprofit leaders of programs serving Clay County.
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Quarterly Newsletter for Coming of Age/ RSVP Johnson County

Inspiring Opportunities is a free monthly e-newsletter that helps connect midlife and older adults with meaningful roles that serve the community, including volunteer opportunities and paid job positions.
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www.comingofage.org/kansascity is an interactive 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.
Click here to visit www.comingofage.org/kansascity.

ACTUAL SERVICES OFFERED

• Personal and Professional Networking Opportunities
• Self-Development Program for Mid-life Adults
• Professional Training Program for Nonprofit Leaders
• Listing of Community Volunteer Positions
• 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.
• Explore Your Future.  This personal self-development program is geared toward mid-life adults, age 55+.

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

• Johnson County, Kansas

WISH LIST

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

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