Intergenerational Volunteering Certification Program

Bridge the gap between generations and celebrate the power of service with the Intergenerational Volunteering Certification Program by the Global Volunteer Recognition Program. This self-paced course is designed to highlight how youth, adults, and seniors can come together to strengthen communities through shared experiences, collaboration, and mutual learning. By fostering meaningful connections across age groups, Intergenerational Volunteering creates deeper bonds and lasting impact.

Why Intergenerational Volunteering Matters

Volunteering empowers people of all ages to work side by side, encouraging communication, teamwork, and mutual respect. Whether through mentoring, storytelling, hands-on service, or digital collaboration, this program emphasizes that every generation brings unique value to community service. Families, school groups, senior centers, educators, and volunteer leaders will find new ways to inspire teamwork and connection.

Program Features

• 8 inclusive modules that can be completed at your own pace in any order
• Activity ideas for multi-age teams, real-life case studies, and collaborative project planning tools
• Digital certificate awarded upon completion with a score of 18/20 or higher on all quizzes
• Optional printed certificate available for those who want a keepsake
• No membership required to enroll
• Volunteer hours completed in this course are eligible for service awards

Build Stronger Communities Together

The Intergenerational Volunteering Certification Program is more than a course, it is a movement to connect people across age groups and foster collective impact. By participating, you not only grow as a leader but also help strengthen the bonds that unite families, schools, and communities.

Course Pricing and Certificate Options

This course is offered as part of the Global Volunteer Recognition Program Leadership Academy and is available to both members and non-members. Membership is not required to enroll.

The standard course price includes access to the self-paced online training, all course modules, quizzes, learning activities, and a digital certificate of completion after successfully completing the course requirements.

GVRP members receive a discounted course rate as one of their membership benefits. If you plan to take multiple Leadership Academy courses, becoming a member may help you save on future enrollments.

An optional printed certificate may be purchased separately for those who would like a physical certificate mailed to them.

Pricing Options:

• Non-Member Course Enrollment: $97

• GVRP Member Course Enrollment: $75

• Optional Printed Certificate: $20

Leadership Academy courses are self-paced, flexible, and designed for volunteers, students, nonprofit leaders, pageant titleholders, community advocates, and anyone who wants to grow their leadership skills while making a positive impact.

Membership is separate from course enrollment and may include additional benefits such as member recognition, volunteer award support, monthly service opportunities, and special member-only discounts.