Resources
Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.
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COVID-19 resources for non-profits – funding, human resources, mental health, volunteer management, peer connections, etc.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals gathered resources to help guide non-profits in their fundraising, donor communications, and more.
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Multilingual, plain language information on Coronavirus
Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)
SARTAC shares an 18-page booklet about the Coronavirus that is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities. It is available in 11 languages.
Training and resources to keep seniors digitally connected
Cyber-Seniors
Cyber-Seniors is committed to keeping senior citizens socially connected while remaining safe in their homes. Cyber-Seniors offers training and resources for both seniors and volunteers to help seniors connect with their loved ones and essential online services.
COVID-19 resources and answers for non-profits navigating the pandemic – fundraising, human resources, advocacy, etc.
Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations offers various operational resources for social service providers. Currently, they are sharing resources and answers for non-profits navigating the pandemic, focusing on areas such as advocacy, fundraising, financial assistance, human resources, volunt
8-week online fitness program for seniors
Westend Seniors Activity Centre
The Westend Seniors Activity Centre shares a video series for seniors to stay fit and stay active, and instruction on how to do these exercises correctly.
5 innovative solutions for combatting social isolation among seniors during COVID-19
Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)
The Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) shares a blog that addresses brain health during the COVID-19 crisis.
TOOLKIT: Setting up video calls between residents and their loved ones during the COVID-19 crisis
Family Council of Ontario
The Family Council of Ontario presents an organized method for setting up video calls between residents and their loved ones during the COVID-19 crisis.
TIP SHEET: How to help older adults with technology to avoid social isolation
Canadian Frailty Network
The Canadian Frailty Network shares a tip sheet to help older adults with technology to avoid social isolation.
WEBINAR: Managing virtual volunteers during a pandemic
International Association for Volunteer Effort
The International Association for Volunteers Effort presents a webinar that shares innovative best practices for digital volunteering and practical tools and methods of training and managing a network of virtual volunteers.
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