Community Foundation of Broward - Re-engage for Good

Communities that engage soon to retire baby boomers will reap the rewards of an activist generation that refuses to slow down. Neither young nor old, this generation represents an extraordinary pool of experience and expertise.

They want to serve the greater good.

How do we create new work and volunteer models that appeal to this new generation of retirees?
How can we maximize the use of their talent to benefit our community?
How can we reduce real and perceived barriers for this generation to continue to be engaged?
How do we connect the dots – matching those who want to give back with the critical issues in our community?

How can I Re-engage?

Organization	Project Description
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood	The Arts Education Project recruits arts educators and artists age 55+ to utilize the visual, performing and language arts to enrich the lives of low-income and at-risk youth in Broward. These educators/artists work in tandem to stimulate the creativity and self-expression of youth enrolled in social service and after-school settings with the goal of improving academic and social outcomes. Artists are trained in the therapeutic value of the arts. The Center intends to collaborate with the social services agencies to present project activities. The project creates inter-generational experiences that promote wellness and life-long learning through the arts in Broward. Contact: Jeff Rusnak or Joy Saterlee - 954-921-3274 x 222 or
Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Development, Inc./Florida Women’s Business Center	Provides entrepreneurship counseling for individuals seeking to start or expand a business. Contact: Jennifer Kovach 954-740-0621
Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce	The Chamber Connect program identifies, recruits and connects targeted retirees with non-profit companies to engage on special projects for a stipend. A custom designed website portal defines the scope of the opportunity for both non-profits and contributing professionals. The inventory of candidates are matched with non-profits that may or may not be Chamber members. Contact: Sonia Perez or Dan Lindblade: 954/462-6000 x 8790
Impact Broward	The Encore Connect Project creates a connector system that matches the skills and interests of retiring boomers to volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations throughout Broward County. The Encore Coordinator meets one-on-one with employees who will be transitioning from employment to retirement in the near future or who have already retired to discuss volunteer opportunities that match their skills and interests.. Seminars and workshops will be held for this group on topics concerning "Explore Your Future" to encourage volunteering pre and post retirement. Contact: Karen O'Laughlin: 954-484-7117 or Diane Smith
Leadership Broward	Encore Leadership Broward - designed to educate retirees about issues in Broward and match them to service opportunities Contact: Danielle Sylvester: 954-767-8866
Museum of Discovery and Science	Community Scientists engages boomers who are scientists, engineers or science teachers in becoming volunteer scientists for the community. Volunteers will offer their science knowledge and skills in many ways -- by researching, designing or conducting science programs targeted to age-appropriate audiences. These highly skilled boomers will raise the level of STEM (science-technology-education-math) education in Broward to produce a more knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Contact: Ciara L. Bostick or Kim Cavendish - CEO Volunteer: (954) 713-0921
Right Management Consultants "Booming Voices"	"Volunteer Options to Impact Community Engagement and Service" will be an addition to Right Management's Life Options program that assists employees in transition. Right will offer an interactive, instructor-led workshop "Booming VOICES" in person or via webinar. The program enables boomers to create a retirement transition plans with an emphasis on community engagement and facilitate connections to those opportunities. Contact: Jim Dechant: 954-334-2535

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