| | Camden |
| YOUTH GROUP | (856) 667-3034 |
| N. Kings Highway | Cherry Hill | NJ | 08034 |
| CONTACT PERSON: | Camille Forest | E-MAIL: | office@stpetercelestine.org |
| Sponsoring | St. Peter Celestine School |
| Sponsoring | Legion of Mary - St. Judes Church |
| Project | Students visit weekly and are given assignments in cluster programs, |
| Description: | including crafts, 1:1 discussions, and games and activities. Young and old |
| | are paired and interact together in the cluster programs. |
| Ages of Young People in Program: | Children: 8-20 |
| Ages of Older People in Program: | Adults: 40-70 |
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Ö | Young Provide Services to Older Persons |
| | Older Persons Provide Services to the Young |
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Ö | Both Older and Younger People Participate Actively as Peers |
| TYPE OF SERVICES OFFERED: |
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Ö | Advocacy | Latchkey |
| | Child Care | Mentoring |
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Ö | Community Service/Environment |
Ö |
Nutrition |
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Ö | Creative Arts |
Ö |
Pen Pals |
| | Crime and Drug Abuse Prevention |
Ö |
Recreation and Social Activities |
| | Employment/Career Counseling |
Ö |
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program |
| | Family Support/Respite |
Ö |
Socialization |
| | Foster Grandparents |
Ö |
Tutoring and Education |
| | Grandparenting Support | Yardwork, Chores, and Home Repair |
| Project Goals and | | To provide spiritual upliftment; through volunteerism, to encourage |
| Community Need | | values of giving and helping others; to enhance the quality of life for |
| | the elderly; and to give youth the opportunity to interact with the |
| | elderly. |
| Description of | | Activities director coordinates the program with staff, including |
| Project Staff, | | scheduling activities, suggesting project ideas and recommending |
| Coordinators and | | materials for use in the project. |
| Volunteers: |
| Year Intergenerational Program | 1995 |
| | Page 131 |