Making connections across generations is one of the most meaningful parts of life. Especially in today’s climate, virtual tools are especially helpful for communicating with others.

The Congressional Award has partnered with Charter Communications to create the Students Connecting with Seniors Toolkit to facilitate meaningful conversations between students and senior citizens across the country. This opportunity is an empowering way to brighten someone’s day and build confidence and empathy.

Students Connecting
with Seniors Toolkit

Connect with senior citizens – from your home!
Read how to virtually connect in 5 steps with virtual activities. 

Activity Checker

Check if your activity follows the Award guidelines!

This activity does not follow the guidelines. Please review the Program Book to read the guidelines and requirements for activities, or pick an entirely new activity.
This activity may fall into a gray area with our guidelines. Please review the Program Book to read the guidelines and requirements for activities to see if your activity follows the guidelines. In your submission, please emphasize the following about your activity: you did not receive class credit for this activity. If you would like specific clarification, email information@congressionalaward.org
This activity may fall into a gray area with our guidelines. Please review the Program Book to read the guidelines and requirements for activities to see if your activity follows the guidelines. In your submission, please emphasize the following about your exploration: you did not receive class credit for this activity; your trip has 6-8 hours of activity per day, you answered all 1-10 write-up questions; your trip was independently planned and not prepared by an organization. If you would like specific clarification, email information@congressionalaward.org

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