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Gardner City senior center reports about 16,000 volunteer hours; staff calls for better sign-in capture
Summary
Staff told the Council on Aging board the Executive Office of Aging and Independence (EOAI) report undercounts local volunteer contributions and urged improved sign-in practices; the center also plans targeted Medicare outreach materials for younger seniors.
A staff presenter at the Gardner City Council on Aging board's April 7 meeting said the center likely undercounts volunteer activity and that the Executive Office of Aging and Independence report does not capture many community contributions.
The presenter (Staff member) said an internal review found about 16,000 volunteer hours connected to the senior center that are not fully captured in the EOAI reporting software because many volunteers are not recorded through sign-ins or swipe systems. "We did about 16000 hours of volunteer work here.…
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