Assess needs of Camdens senior residents and strengthen the partnership between Rutgers-Camden and City of Camden Senior Services by building coordinated systems for program delivery, volunteer engagement, and resource-sharing.
Lead a comprehensive needs assessment with seniors and Senior Services staff to identify priorities such as:
Map existing community and university resources, establish referral and communication systems, and develop partnerships to secure volunteers, grants, donations, and collaborators.
The VISTA will co-design and launch senior-focused programming, creating sustainable volunteer coordination, resource management, and evaluation processes that ensure long-term program resilience.
The VISTA will strengthen their skills in: