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Chetek-Weyerhaeuser School Library Media Program:Building Bridges Between Our Generations

Created by: Diane Huiras

Targeted OrganizationsTargeted OrganizationsChetek Community CenterKnapp Haven Nursing Home

Goals:Goals:Provide training on cell phones,

and/or email Provide a book delivery serviceAcquire library volunteersDevelop connections between

our youth and senior citizens

BenefitsBenefits

School◦Unique student

experience◦Promote our

school◦Build connections

with the community

Community◦Learn a new skill◦Book delivery

service◦STEP Program

property tax credit

◦Learn about our school

Resources Needed:Resources Needed:Student volunteers

Steps to ImplementationSteps to ImplementationContact Nursing Home &

Community Center DirectorsConduct interest survey if neededSchedule activities based on surveyObtain student volunteersObtain permission slips if

necessaryTrain volunteersProvide training and book delivery

to community

Potential ObstaclesPotential ObstaclesNot enough student volunteersMatching student and

community schedulesStudent’s ability to work with

the digitally challenged

SummarySummaryBridge generation gapBenefits both school and

communityDevelop connections