Volunteer and Community Engagement Project
Goals of the Project:
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Assess and increase the positive impact of volunteerism on the Island with a special focus on those volunteering who are over the age of 60.
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Identify technology platforms that can enhance recruitment and management of volunteers.
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Explore the concept of Time Banking that serves as an incentive to expand volunteerism.
Partnering with Vineyard Vision Fellowship
The Martha's Vineyard Vision Fellowship is a catalyst that promotes innovative initiatives that strengthen the social sustainability of the island. The Fellowship provides funding for two years to Healthy Aging MV for this project in order to expand the contributions and positive impact of volunteers over the age of 60 to our community.
Meet Karen Tewhey, Vineyard Vision Fellow and Community Engagement Project Coordinator
Project approach:
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Phase 1: Needs assessment of current involvement of volunteers in the community
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Click HERE to view the report on Phase 1 of this project
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Phase 2: Research into technology platforms that facilitate recruitment of volunteers and the concept of a Volunteer Bank of donated hours.
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Phase 3: Develop pilot project that uses technology or other assets to enhance volunteerism on the island.
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Phase 4: Small scale launch of new progam(s)
Community Engagement Steering Committee Members:
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Camp Jabberwocky
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Edgartown Council on Aging
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Elder Services of Cape and Islands
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Harbor Homes of Martha's Vineyard
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Island Grown Initiative
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Martha's Vineyard Center for Living
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Martha's Vineyard Community Services
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Martha's VIneyard Hospice
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Martha's Vineyard Hospital
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Martha's Vineyard Non-Profit Collaborative
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Oak Bluffs Council on Aging
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Up-Island Council on Aging
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Vineyard Village at Home
Click HERE to learn more about Time Banking!
Join Our Time Bank Committee!
We need help in establishing a Time Bank on the Island.
Meet new neighbors. Help spread the word about sharing your time or talents to help others. Cut down on monetary costs of many services.
We welcome your ideas and support.
If interested, please contact Karen Tewhey at 508-618-5134.
Community Engagement in the News!
Click the link below to read an article written by Karen Tewhey, published in the Martha's Vineyard Times about volunteerism on Martha's Vineyard