July 25 - July 31
Inspiring Opportunities is an e-mail from Coming of Age for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives.
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What's NewComing SoonInfo4OrgsHave We Got an Opportunity for You!Past Issues What's New In this tenuous economy, your ability to outshine the competition is more important than ever. For those seeking jobs in the nonprofit world, your work experience, commitment, and knowledge of the way nonprofits operate can be a real asset. You may need to start by volunteering to ease the transition and strengthen your resume. Here are some important tips...
President Obama has made national service a priority...and people 50+ have heeded the call. More than twice the number of older volunteers have signed up this year for the Peace Corps. They bring their wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and eagerness to give back ... along with their knapsacks! Read about some recent "enlistees."
When the Pew Research Center asked people under 30 when "old age" begins, the average answer was 60. But when the Center asked people over 65, the average answer was 75. "Old age is always a bit older than you are," said Jeffrey Love, research director at AARP. The New York Times article on the survey found that the younger set envisions getting older as more challenging than what older adults report.
According to a recent survey by the Home Safety Council, most older people prefer staying/aging in their own home. It’s much more affordable... but is it safe enough? If you want to make your own home or an older relative or friend’s home a safer, here are basic guidelines to the most efficient and cost-effective approaches. Click here.
Coming Soon The Mayor's Task Force on Tax Policy & Economic Competitiveness welcomes public input as it develops recommendations to improve Philadelphia's future. The meeting will solicit feedback on its preliminary proposals about Philadelphia's tax structure and real estate development environment. Thursday, August 13, 4-6:30 pm, City Hall Room 400. Bring photo ID for building access. To testify, email or call (215) 686-6569 to be placed on the speakers list.
Info4Orgs Plan to attend a brown bag discussion, sponsored by Generation Appreciation on how to develop multi-generational collaborations among social
service organizations, community development corporations, and
government agencies to promote age-friendly cities and sustainable communities. Thursday, August 13, noon to 1 pm, at the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To learn more, click here or contact Kate Clark at (215) 765-9000, ext. 5072.
Have We Got an Opportunity for You! WHYY, a Coming of Age founding partner, is seeking a creative, team-oriented Program Director to join the staff of Radio Times, a weekday public affairs, arts and culture, interview, call-in program. Responsibilities include generating show ideas, conducting pre-interviews, researching topics and potential guests, and developing an interactive website. To learn more about the position, click here.
The Free Library of Philadelphia is seeking qualified applicants to be After School Leaders (ASL) for the 2009-2010 school year. ASL’s provide homework help, technology support, and mentoring for the Free Library’s LEAP after-school program that operates in all 53 branches of the library. Bachelors degree and clearances required. Click here to apply. Please put ASL in subject line.
Theatre Horizon has an opening for a part-time External Relations Coordinator to work closely with Artistic Directors, Board of Directors, actors, and artists in a fast-growing suburban (Norristown, PA) theatre company. Communication and marketing skills, database management, and arts administration experience required. Flexible hours. E-mail cover letter and resume to Erin Reilly.
The Center for Loss and Bereavement, located in Skippack, PA, provides counseling services to individuals, couples and families dealing with loss. Volunteers are needed in their children's program, Nello's Corner, to support 4-17 year olds who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. A mandatory three-day training (provided by the Center) is scheduled for the fall. To learn more, contact Mary Flenders at (610) 222-4114.
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Coming of Age Radio Portraits, produced by WHYY, feature age 50+ Philadelphia-area people who have made exciting life transitions. Click here to see and hear their wonderful stories and to submit your story!
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Read the latest post on the blog by Coming of Age Director Dick Goldberg 
