We will kick off the school year with an interactive orientation retreat to help you feel prepared and confident going into your multigenerational volunteer groups. You’ll meet fellow participants, staff, and mentors, learn what to expect in the year ahead, and start exploring why intergenerational connection matters.

Gather every other week with a small group of peers and residents at a senior living or residential care community near your school. As part of a consistent volunteer team led by trained UVM students, you’ll build community through activities such as collaborative art, music, baking, and storytelling, shaped by your interests and strengths.

Reflect on your volunteer experiences at monthly cohort meetings, while deepening your connections with fellow student leaders from across the state. We will also be joined by guest speakers from the Center on Aging Faculty Advisory Board, who will introduce their research on a range of aging-related topics.

Learn from professionals working across diverse fields, including social work, geriatric medicine, nursing, speech-language pathology, memory support, physical and occupational therapy, policy, public health, age-friendly design and technology, and nonprofit administration. Each session will offer students the chance to ask questions and learn about the range of roles that support older Vermonters.

Share your experience with family, friends, and community members! Participants of all ages will gather in May 2026 for a culminating celebration, where we will present certificates acknowledging your leadership and contributions.