ACTIVATOR: Activating Older Adults in Citizen Science

The goal of the ACTIVATOR project is to enhance older citizens' (60+) engagement in Citizen Science initiatives to empower them to activate social changes in their local neighborhoods and communit...

The goal of the ACTIVATOR project is to enhance older citizens' (60+) engagement in Citizen Science initiatives to empower them to activate social changes in their local neighborhoods and communities in collaboration with relevant community organizations and academic partners. ACTIVATOR will develop a training path in the form of e-learning for the staff of adult organizations on how to educate about and engage senior citizens in Citizen Science.

1. Project management and monitoring 2. Development of the Dissemination and Impact Plan 3. Development of the ACTIVATOR methodology + f2f Local Pilot Workshops in the partner countries 4. Development of the e-Learning Platform + on-line Pilot Workshop 5. Development and maintenance of social networks 6. Development and dissemination of the communication materials 7. Organization of the local multiplier events - Science Days in the partner countries

1: ACTIVATOR methodology (Training content + Manual) in the form of e-learning for the staff of different organizations working for the benefit of seniors on how to educate senior citizens about and engage them in Citizen Science. 2. e-Learning Platform providing access to the training content. The Platform will be also used as a communication and dissemination tool of the project activities and developments.