Helping communities and special populations with issues around health and well-being is a focus of many service and volunteer programs nationwide. As a program director or manager, it is also important to address the health concerns of members, staff, and volunteers. Following are some of our most relevant resources in this topic area.

• The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research
• Seven Corners AmeriCorps Health Benefits
• Senior Corps Work Plan Library, Issue Area - Health/Nutrition
• AmeriCorps Health Instruments

Effective Practices

• Helping to ensure the physical and mental health of members and service recipients
• Organizing a senior health and wellness fair
• Accessing an online senior health and resource eligibility system
• Compensating family members who care for elderly relatives in the home

Lending Library

• Volunteering in Health Care: Getting Involved to Help Make a Difference
• Caregiver Wellness
• Educated Caregiver: Coping Skills (Volume One)

Related websites

• Hospice Volunteer Training
• Health Policy Guide
• Red Cross Health and Safety Services