New Hampshire Senior Leadership Program Accepting Applications for the 2016 Class

The New Hampshire Senior Leadership Program is now taking Senior Leadership Application 2016 for the 2016 class.  A collaboration among AARP New Hampshire, Center on Aging and Community Living at UNH, and Dartmouth Centers for Health and Aging, the program is designed for older adults, caregivers, family members and friends who want to advocate for older adults in New Hampshire.  Application deadline is February 25.

Members of the 2016 class should represent diverse backgrounds, ages and geographic regions of the state.  Participants will be selected on their motivation to become well informed and active in policymaking and systems change for aging New Hampshire citizens.

“In its sixth year, this program is designed to be educational and provide advocacy and community leadership skills necessary to advance issues of importance to Granite Staters as they age,” said Doug McNutt, AARP New Hampshire Associate State Director for Advocacy.  “Caregiving, advocacy, community-based services, transportation and housing are topics at the forefront. Our hope is for every graduate to leave the program with the information they need to engage with these important issues of our times.”

Participants will meet five times over an eight-month period and receive intensive training on a variety of educational and community topics.  Educational methods include discussions, web-based learning, small- and large-group sessions, independent research application, as well as video and audio resources.  All expenses including hotel, meals and materials are covered for participants.  The only cost to participate is a $45 contribution at the time of acceptance.

“Attending this program was a life-changing event for me,” said Sherri Harden of Goffstown, a 2012 graduate.  “Learning effective strategies to promote and support change is very powerful.  The exercises and group projects were the icing on the cake.  Oh, and did I mention we had fun?”

To register, complete the Senior Leadership Application 2016 and return by February 25, 2016.  An overview of directions, session dates and topics are outlined in the Flyer 2016 Now Accepting. For specific questions, send us an email at nh@aarp.org.