Zero Isolation Facilitator Candidate in Training


AARP Hawaii

Description

The AARP Zero Isolation Facilitator is a trained facilitator who presents the program to individuals living in a variety of settings in the community. The 6-week virtual program and in-person program and 3-week telephonic program, offers small groups of individuals a guided journey from a group of individuals to a socially integrated group of older adults. The facilitator, in their role, is not a member of the group. Rather, they offer an educational component, guide participants through the weekly activities and discussions with the goal of increasing social integration within the group and community of those who participate.

Key Responsibilities

Help participants to connect to the concept of the programRun weekly participant sessions called “Get-Togethers”Prepare materials such as, photocopies (on-ground only) or email documents (online) when necessary each week (during the 6-weeks)Direct/remind group navigators of their role within your groupKeep conversations moving forward (timekeeping, flexibility and flow)Keep participants on task (if/ when necessary)

Qualifications

Successfully completed the training and be certified as an AARP Zero Isolation FacilitatorA solid understanding of the technology – (e.g. Zoom and how to connect, functions and breakout rooms in order to instruct others)A desire to support participants in their goals to developing skills to socially integrate into their community and connect with othersThe ability to speak in front of an audience and clearly articulate and communicate information in a conversational formatA computer with video conferencing capability and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and other standard applicationsFamiliarity with web-based learning and facilitatingA commitment to the goals, polices and priorities of AARP

Location

Virtual

Time Commitment

Initial Training sessions (10 hrs.) 90-min for each week of the 6-week sessions “Get-Togethers” Session prep of materials: 15min each week over 3 weeks (to prepare documents from the get-togethers, e.g. group norms) Weekly prep of communicating to participants: 20min x 6 weeks (send group email message, corresponding documents and information needed for weekly sessions Weekly prep and practice of material to be presented: varies by individual (e.g. 30-60 min per week

AARP Hawaii


About the organizer

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

  • Ongoing

    • Ongoing Commitment
    • Choose Your Shift
    • Flexible Location
    Good For

    Bilingual Speakers, Meeting People, Resume Builder

    Activity Type

    Indoor, Outdoor, Help People, Admin & Clerical, Teaching & Training, Supervise & Coordinate, Technology, Media & Communications, Non Profit Networking, Workshops & Conferences

    Cause

    Education & Training, Community Engagement, Technology & Modernization, Non Profit Support

    Requirements

    RSVP Required

    Zero Isolation Facilitator Candidate in Training


    AARP Hawaii

    Description

    The AARP Zero Isolation Facilitator is a trained facilitator who presents the program to individuals living in a variety of settings in the community. The 6-week virtual program and in-person program and 3-week telephonic program, offers small groups of individuals a guided journey from a group of individuals to a socially integrated group of older adults. The facilitator, in their role, is not a member of the group. Rather, they offer an educational component, guide participants through the weekly activities and discussions with the goal of increasing social integration within the group and community of those who participate.

    Key Responsibilities

    Help participants to connect to the concept of the programRun weekly participant sessions called “Get-Togethers”Prepare materials such as, photocopies (on-ground only) or email documents (online) when necessary each week (during the 6-weeks)Direct/remind group navigators of their role within your groupKeep conversations moving forward (timekeeping, flexibility and flow)Keep participants on task (if/ when necessary)

    Qualifications

    Successfully completed the training and be certified as an AARP Zero Isolation FacilitatorA solid understanding of the technology – (e.g. Zoom and how to connect, functions and breakout rooms in order to instruct others)A desire to support participants in their goals to developing skills to socially integrate into their community and connect with othersThe ability to speak in front of an audience and clearly articulate and communicate information in a conversational formatA computer with video conferencing capability and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and other standard applicationsFamiliarity with web-based learning and facilitatingA commitment to the goals, polices and priorities of AARP

    Location

    Virtual

    Time Commitment

    Initial Training sessions (10 hrs.) 90-min for each week of the 6-week sessions “Get-Togethers” Session prep of materials: 15min each week over 3 weeks (to prepare documents from the get-togethers, e.g. group norms) Weekly prep of communicating to participants: 20min x 6 weeks (send group email message, corresponding documents and information needed for weekly sessions Weekly prep and practice of material to be presented: varies by individual (e.g. 30-60 min per week

    • Ongoing

      • Ongoing Commitment
      • Choose Your Shift
      • Flexible Location
      Good For

      Bilingual Speakers, Meeting People, Resume Builder

      Activity Type

      Indoor, Outdoor, Help People, Admin & Clerical, Teaching & Training, Supervise & Coordinate, Technology, Media & Communications, Non Profit Networking, Workshops & Conferences

      Cause

      Education & Training, Community Engagement, Technology & Modernization, Non Profit Support

      Requirements

      RSVP Required

      AARP Hawaii


      About the organizer

      AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

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