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NEW SCHOOL SIGNS ON TO FELLOWS |
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Want to have a FELLOWS program in your school?
Over 100 senior volunteers are mentoring and tutoring students in over 20 elementary schools across the island of O'ahu. |
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A NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY IN JAPAN! |
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Hawaii Intergenerational Network (HIN) in partnership with Ohana English Preschools (OEP) has launched a service
opportunity for seniors. We are sending senior volunteers from Hawaii to Yokohama, Japan... |
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HERE'S WHAT'S BEING SAID ABOUT HIN'S WORK IN HAWAII:
From the residents of Kulana Hale:
Hinae Okinaka
“They’re wonderful and educational, too, especially the Noseflute Workshop. Everything has been very nice, and I’ve really enjoyed it.”
Mary Ford:
“Everything is very nice and I like to participate in everything.”
Vera Stolpiec:
“It’s very good. It’s something to do and we are enjoying it.”
Peggy Tokunaga:
“It’s good to get together with the seniors and it’s good for our minds; doing things with our hands.”
About the FELLOWS Program:
“I spend 2 happiest times of my life... 2 days a week with the kids. The kids are fantastic. I like to get down on the floor and play with them.
It makes me feel good… they don’t just learn… they understand it!”
“The kupuna are wonderful, they are involved in every part of our class. They are so helpful and loving with the children. I am so happy that our
class was lucky enough to get the kupuna. Mahalo and aloha for this program.”
In the News:
Star Bulletin, Monday, August 16, 2004
"Fellowship: Waialae School’s program placing
senior volunteers in elementary classrooms expands to 28 campuses."
Star Bulletin, Sunday, March 28, 2004
"Program for youths seeking mentors;
Organizations concerned about youth have banded together to provide a mentoring program for children on Oahu, Kauai and Maui who have a parent
in prison."
Honolulu Advertiser, Sunday, March 7, 2004
"Senior citizens, students, schools all
benefit from FELLOWS"
Honolulu Advertiser, Wednesday, October 2, 2002
"Reverse caregiving roles bridge
generation gaps: Thirteen percent of Hawai'i's children are cared for by their grandparents, and next to Washington, D.C., that's the highest in the
nation..."
Star Bulletin, Thursday, September 26, 2002
"Ain't It Grand; Today's age-segregated communities
make it difficult for children and seniors to interact with each other. Knowing this, some organizations are starting programs that allow seniors into the
classroom to share their knowledge with the next generation."
Pacific Business News, August 1, 1997
"Kids share care with seniors at Seagull;
Day care, it's not just for children anymore."
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