volunteers required

Hamilton Aging in Community is collaborating again with Dr. Geraldine Voros who teaches in the department of Health, Aging and Society at McMaster University. 

If you like, you can view the recording where some of the 20-21 virtual volunteer seniors presented excerpts of their memoirs along with their student partners.

This winter, students in the Health and Aging field experience class would like to volunteer to record the personal memories of any senior who might be interested. Your student partner would speak to you at least once a week at your convenience via phone or Zoom and take notes on what you would like to share with them.  You are welcome to meet face-to-face if you are comfortable doing so, and if it is convenient for both of you.

The students would then assist you with your personal memories as you choose -- to transcribe, organize, provide feedback, search out relevant information, or suggest formats --  so that you can share your writings with family and friends. 

Or, if you are a writer or genealogist with an unsorted collection of life stories, the student could assist you in creating a coherent document, incorporating photos and other media.

Can you help by seeking out people socially isolated or who would especially enjoy this opportunity for intergenerational connections? 

We need senior volunteers for the fall session (September - December) and for the winter session (January - April).  Students will be trained and monitored within the course.  

All participating seniors are invited to take part in MemoirFest22, scheduled for Friday, March 25th.

If interested, please contact Dr. Ellen Ryan (ryaneb@mcmaster.ca). We look forward to working with you to accomplish this mutually rewarding exercise.