Intergenerational Programs of the Falls Church City School Intergenerational Programs of the Falls Church City Schools was developed by the George Mason Junior-Senior High School with the purpose of providing community services through the cooperation of student volunteers and active elders. Students with proficient computer skills assist senior adults learning to practice computer applications. The program consists of a Computer Club in which student members learn to use and maintain a remote computer bulletin board system called InterGeneration, used by senior adults in a cooperative effort with the students. The Senior to Senior portion of the program provides high school senior class members with community service experience. Volunteers spend time together sharing experiences, knowledge, and resources.
Senior students visit senior centers.
The students are initially oriented for volunteer service, learn interactive skills while providing service, and conclude their experiences with a final assessment. The program includes an Intergenerational Conference held once a year for students and senior adults. Intergenerational Spelling-Bee In the Intergenerational Spelling Bee program, spelling teams consist of four children and four older adults. The program objectives are to bring together two generations for positive interaction and to provide mental stimulation in a recreational setting. The older adults come from senior centers and meal sites, and the children come from schools located close to these centers.