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An Evaluation Of The Greater St. Cloud Area Retired And Senior Volunteer Program: Do Rsvp Volunteers Perceive Psycho-Social Benefits Related To Their Volunteer Service?, Laura L. Hammond
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According to the United States Census Bureau (2008), by the year 2030, nearly one in five United States residents are expected to be age 65 or older. The astronomical growth of the senior population will affect many aspects of society, challenging senior volunteer programs and many other service providers to meet the needs of aging individuals. In the 40 years since formal volunteer programs began, researchers have used various methods to determine what kind and how extensive benefits are for older adult volunteers. From additional social roles to feelings of generativity, volunteer programs seem to be a theoretically-grounded source of …