Benefits for the Legacy Builders

Increased Real-Life Experience and Invest in Knowledge by:

  • Getting exposure to new intergenerational connections

  • Participating in specific training in age-friendly approaches, mindfulness, goal-setting, and communication skills

  • Accomplishing practical experience to meet clinical requirements and volunteer hours
  • Participating in a meaningful mentorship program
  • Joining an interdisciplinary community and a chance to share their stories as well

Legacy Builder Training (Curriculum)

The goals for Tellegacy in connecting students with older adults is to decrease a sense of isolation and loneliness in older adults, and also to increase a sense of resiliency, connectedness, and self-efficacy, amongst other benefits, such as increased activity and involvement within their respective communities. In order to accomplish this, the Legacy Builders are trained in the following areas: