Stories of AgingResources for Student Volunteers

Quick Start Guide

Congratulations on being selected as a student volunteer in Stories of Aging! Here are a few steps and resources to help you get started.

  1. Complete the student volunteer form if you haven't already done so, for our records.
  2. Review all of the orientation materials and resources listed on this page. Watch email for information on how to attend an introductory online meeting with your volunteer cohort. 
  3. If you wish to have a practice interview, please contact our community manager, Alice Williams.
  4. Next, you will be paired with an older adult nominee from the local community. Please be as flexible with scheduling as possible.
  5. Meet with the older adult and record your interview using two audio recording devices provided.
  6. Capture 10 or more candid style photos during your time with the older adult, or arrange for photos to be taken by our web ops manager, Rox Grover.
  7. Return recording devices and submit all photos to web ops manager, Rox Grover.
  8. Review draft social media content and provide feedback as needed.
  9. Follow SCOA on Instagram. Like, share and comment on posts to encourage engagement!
  10. Celebrate your successful participation in Stores of Aging!


Orientation Information

Orientation Recording:

Slides:


Additional Resources

Background Information

  • Faces of Aging II: Listen to our founding director Dr. Goodwin introduce the second volume of the Faces of Aging photography series, with a presentation from photographer Marilyn Brodwick 
  • Humans of New York: Brandon Stanton keynote at Adobe MAX 2015
  • Dear New York: Brandon’s 2025 exhibit

 

Contact Us

Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu

Stories of Aging Team