Intergenerational Service Initiatives

SCOSA's Intergenerational Service-Learning Initiatives create connections between Stockton students and older adults in the community. 

 

Intergenerational Gardening Club
Wednesdays this Fall
September 23 - November 18, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: The Stockton Farm
Join an intergenerational group of volunteers to help out at The Stockton Farm on the Galloway campus. We'll meet at the farm on Wednesdays in September, October and November to plant, weed, harvest and clean. Wear comfortable gardening clothes and shoes. Please bring sun protection, garden gloves and water. Space is limited, click HERE to sign up.
The Intergenerational Happiness Project
Fridays: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 20
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 11:20 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
Location: Galloway Campus (Room TBD)
The Intergenerational Happiness Project is a 7-session program that brings
together older adults and college students to explore monthly themes from
Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project. Through guided conversations, reflective
exercises, and collaborative projects, participants will build connections across
generations while discovering ways to increase everyday happiness.
Click on the event title to register for FREE.

 

Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program - FALL 2026

GERO 4905 PRACTICUM: NEW JERSEY GERIATRIC WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (GWEP)

The GWEP program offers an evidence-based immersive interprofessional experience (IPE) where student teams will give presentations and conduct health assessments for the residents of The Village of St. Peter’s Senior Housing Community in Pleasantville, NJ. Students will also create and implement wellness plans for the residents under faculty supervision. We invite sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students interested in health care or gerontology to apply. Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required.

The FALL 2026 program is a 4-credit placement that takes place on Thursdays, 10:30 am – 2:20 pm.

For more information and to apply, email SCOSA Director Christine Ferri, Ph.D. at  Christine.Ferri@stockton.edu. Please include your major/concentration/minor and resume.

Limited space is available. Application deadline is Monday, September 7 at 5 p.m.