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Focus group participants felt it was difficult to <br />find flexible employment opportunities open to <br />seniors and want education for business owners <br />on the value of older workers. <br />Many focus group participants expressed a <br />desire to have more multigenerational work and <br />volunteer opportunities. <br />Challenges <br />Work & Civic Engagement <br />Assets & Challenges <br />Assets <br />Key Program <br />Kindness Ambassador Program <br />Kindness Ambassadors volunteer at the Magic <br />Bridge Playground, leading efforts to promote <br />inclusion of adults and children of all abilities at <br />park events and activities. Ambassadors support <br />Redwood City’s Parks, Recreation and Community <br />Services Department by explaining proper use of <br />the equipment, promoting safety, and modeling <br />inclusion. <br />AGE-FRIENDLY REDWOOD CITY PAGE 13 <br />There are many opportunities for older adults <br />to volunteer, including a large number at the <br />senior center. <br />The City's Senior Affairs Commission was <br />established in 1983 and advises the city <br />government on issues related to the wellbeing <br />of older adults in Redwood City. <br />8.B. - Page 35 of 48 <br />92