2025 Senior Fellows Program at Leadership Rhode Island

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Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows Program Application

Application

Application Opens: January 21, 2025

Application Deadline: March 4, 2025

Overview

The Leadership Rhode Island Senior Fellows Program is an 8-week program geared to lifting the voices, knowledge, and vision of Rhode Island residents 62 and older. Participants will meet a diverse group of leaders from across the state, including those from the extensive Leadership Rhode Island alumni network, working on challenges, such as transportation and accessibility, food insecurity, healthcare, housing, and more. Participants will expand their civic possibilities through service and engagement. Our hope is that this service component will continue beyond the conclusion of the program.

It is important to note that while the program centralizes community-building and connecting across differences, similar to Leadership Rhode Island’s well known Core Program, it is a different experience. If you are unsure what program is right for you, email Teresa DeFlitch (tdeflitch@leadershipri.org) to schedule a time to discuss the differences.

Goals

This is a fast-paced program aimed at deepening participants' knowledge around the most pressing issues facing older adults in Rhode Island, building community and a sense of belonging among participants, and providing structure and clear pathways for older adults to engage civically.

Details

Up to twenty-five (25) participants will be selected to meet once a week (10am to 2pm) from April 29, 2025 to June 17th, 2025. The locations for the sessions are noted below in parentheses. Once class members are accepted, we will share specific details for locations, including addresses, parking, and any instructions for arrival. Sessions labeled as "Various Locations" are days designated for site visits, where class members can tour and learn about various service and engagement opportunities.

Session Dates:

Tuesday, April 29th (LRI Office - Providence, RI)

Tuesday, May 6th (LRI Office - Providence, RI)

Tuesday, May 13th (LRI Office - Providence, RI)

Tuesday, May 20th (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island - Cranston, RI)

Friday, May 30th (Rhode Island State House - Providence, RI)

Tuesday, June 3rd (Various Locations)

Tuesday, June 10th (Various Locations)

Tuesday, June 17th (Commencement & Celebration)

Session Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Selection Criteria

62+ age
Demonstrated understanding of program goals
Demonstrated commitment to improving healthy aging in the state of Rhode Island, whether through professional work, volunteering, or genuine interest and readiness to serve

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The Senior Fellows Program is intended for individuals 62+

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Questions

Please provide a short paragraph in response to each question below.

Why are you interested in being a part of this program? What do you hope to achieve?

Are there areas within the space of healthy and equitable aging in which you have a specific interest?

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Confirmation of Transportation: Transportation is not provided for this program. I confirm that I am solely responsible for transportation to and from program sessions.

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