GERON 161 UCSD Developing an Intergenerational Project Paper

The main purpose of your project is to bring together people of different generations in mutually beneficial relationships. Your project should create the opportunity to thrive through intergenerational experiences such as mentoring programs, joint educational opportunities, environmental programs, health awareness programs and community service programs. Your have to respond to the following questions in your proposed project:

• What is your idea for an intergenerational project?
• What are the main goals, objectives, and anticipated measurable outcomes you plan to achieve by the end of the project?
• How will your project contribute to building a stronger, healthier community? What do you anticipate being the strongest benefits for participants in your project)
• How will you know if your project is a success?
• How will you engage people in planning and implementing the project? How will you involve young and old in program development and delivery (participation, donation, volunteer, etc.)?
• Who will you partner with on this project? (Any groups or organizations?)
• How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your project?
• What is the time line and how will you sustain the project beyond the proposed timeline?
• How much money will it take to start your project? (submit a budget and budget narrative)