Foggy Bottom West End Senior Villages
About
This project will involve working with the Village Programming Committee to identify, plan, and implement new events of interest to Village members. We are particularly seeking help identifying long-term partnerships with GW student organizations and courses that would facilitate intergenerational participation. Programs could include book clubs, crafting, games, music and theatre or any other activities.
Partner Organization: Foggy Bottom West End Village
Foggy Bottom West End Village is a nonprofit membership organization that provides services for its members to help them comfortably age in their community by supplying social events, health support, and many other offerings. The Village’s work goes beyond just neighbors helping neighbors, as members get to know one another and enhance and enrich each other’s lives.
For more information about Senior Villages in general: https://dacl.dc.gov/service/villages
Position Description and Tasks
- Attend Program Committee meetings and Village events to gain insights into the types of programs of interest to members.
- Conduct community outreach through surveys, informal interviews, and/or community meetings to assess resident interests and identify desired programming (cultural events, educational workshops, performances, etc.)
- Research and identify potential program facilitators, including GW faculty, students, local artists, authors, musicians, and other community experts who could lead workshops or presentations
- Plan and coordinate 2-3 small community events or programs based on community input, managing logistics including venue arrangements, scheduling, promotional materials, and participant registration (with support and in collaboration with the Program Committee)
- Coordinate with Village staff and committees to develop outreach strategies to promote events and ensure strong community participation, working with diverse audiences and communication preferences
- Gather feedback from participants and community members to evaluate program success and identify opportunities for future programming
- Maintain detailed records of community contacts, program facilitators, event logistics, and participant feedback to support organizational sustainability and future programming efforts
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Visual communication and some design skills
- Ability to complete tasks independently
- Desire to work with older adults
- Prior volunteering experience
- Experience with various social media platforms and experience creating social media focused content
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively, multitask and meet deadlines with occasional changes of priorities
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple committees
- Preferably able to commit to a full academic year appointment (fall and spring semester).
General Student Expectations
This project is for students in the Community Engagement section of BADM 4001. Students must submit an application and be selected for a project before they can enroll.
Students serving five hours per week will meet the 70-hours of service expected for the course. Orientation, training, and work toward project goals, whether completed on or off-site, all contribute toward this requirement. Time spent traveling to/from site or completing course reflection assignments does not.
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Not Paid
Timeframe
Fall, Spring
Credit
Yes
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