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What is Linking Generations?

Created in 2004 as a charitable organization, Linking Generations provides mentored and structured visits aimed at building relationships between seniors and youth in our community. The program brings the generations together so they can share their knowledge and life experiences, and encourages volunteering and social responsibility in youth.

Linking Generations creates connections between seniors and youth by nurturing friendships built through volunteering and structured mentorship – Mission Statement

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Linking Generations is a Canadian Registered Charity in good standing. We are currently looking for donations to expand our program. If you are interested in making a donation directly to us, or would like to learn more about how you can help, please contact us for more information.

We appreciate the amazing support of our community! Donations can be made through Canada Helps:

Volunteer Grandparent Program

Created in 2018, Linking Generations is pleased to offer the Volunteer Grandparent Program, this initiative which offers seniors more opportunities to help bridge the multi-generational gap. The Volunteer Grandparent Program was created in response to a lack of opportunities for young and older generations to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society. Schools currently include:… Continue reading Volunteer Grandparent Program

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Online Donations Did you know that Linking Generations Society of Alberta is a registered Charity? You can support our work with one-time or monthly donations. 100% of the proceeds will go towards providing resources to support our program delivery and volunteer activities. Donation & Tax Receipt Information An official Canada Revenue Agency tax receipt will be… Continue reading Donate

Community Partners

Linking Generations Society of Alberta relies on community partnerships to create positive intergenerational impact. Each partner is critical to the success of our programs, helping with identifying and supporting students and seniors, supporting programs, and developing innovative solutions together. To all of our valuable community partners, We can only do what we do because of… Continue reading Community Partners

As we prepare to close the books on another very successful VOLUNTEER GRANDPARENT program year, we take this time to say THANK YOU to our numerous Volunteers. The comments we are receiving back from principals, teachers and seniors alike are very rewarding and are proving that a program such as this is very much needed. We believe that our Linking Generations Programs continue to open new opportunities for seniors to interact with youth.

What is the Volunteer Grandparent Program? It is a program that offers seniors an opportunity to help bridge the multi-generational gap. It was created in 2018, in response to a lack of opportunities for the young and older generations to relate in an increasingly age-segregated society. Participating teachers have a Volunteer Grandparent in their classrooms once per month sharing stories from years ago, and assisting teachers by creating Intergenerational conversations.

Here is a valuable comment from one of our participating teachers:

” You are absolutely amazing. You came in not knowing what this group of kiddos is all about and you found ways to engage them. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make our grandpa experience a huge success. You have introduced these kids to things they didn’t know and didn’t realize they could do. That is monumental for this group. And for that, I am beyond grateful. Throughout the year, we have done things and there is always the comment “Remember what Grandpa said” or question of “can we play the game Grandpa brought in?” That speaks volumes to the connection you and the students have. These kids are going to do great things (they already are) and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them too. Thank you for being an important part of their Grade 4 year. We loved every minute of the time spent with you and I selfishly can’t wait to see you again in the fall” .

Here is a valuable comment from one of our participating teachers

The experience of Linking Generations helped me to really value older people and their experiences. I am incredibly thankful to all the people who make this program possible.

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