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The Gerontologist 41:394-400 (2001)
© 2001 The Gerontological Society of America

Preparing Future Aging Advocates

The Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy

Patricia Baker, BAa, Judy Leitner, BAa and William J. McAuley, PhDb

a Aging Services Division, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Oklahoma City
b College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of North Carolina Charlotte

Correspondence: William J. McAuley, PhD, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of North Carolina, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001. E-mail: wjmcaule{at}email.uncc.edu.

Laurence G. Branch, PhD

Purpose: This article describes the organization, operation, and evaluation of the Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Leadership Academy (OAALA). Design and Methods: The Academy was designed to assure the continuation of future cohorts of advocates and volunteers for aging programs and services. It is a statewide training program consisting of 10 weekend sessions. The curriculum incorporates age-related content and advocacy/leadership/voluntary skills training. Evaluation consisted of: (a) a pre–post assessment of perceived familiarity with advocacy and volunteer leadership issues; (b) post-Academy participant assessments of the quality of various aspects of the Academy; (c) post-Academy written statements about areas that were valuable and in need of change; and (d) a compilation of student volunteer and advocacy activities. Results: Evaluation results indicate that the OAALA led to significant increases in perceived familiarity with issues and very positive participant assessments of quality. In addition, many participants spontaneously initiated advocacy and volunteer activities while enrolled in the Academy. Implications: Our experience with the Academy suggests that it is a feasible means of preparing individuals to become successful old-age advocates and volunteer leaders.

Key Words: Volunteer training • Advocates • Instruction






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