CAD Community Resources and Volunteer Management 2

Question 1

A community business wishes to donate supplies to your activity program. What should the activity director do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Verify the donation aligns with residents' needs and facility policies

Answer

All donations must be evaluated for appropriateness, safety, and alignment with resident needs and facility guidelines before acceptance.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST example of an intergenerational community partnership for a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

A university student mentorship program pairing students with residents

Answer

An intergenerational program deliberately bridges age groups; a university mentorship program creates sustained, reciprocal relationships between younger and older generations.

Question 3

When screening volunteers who will work directly with cognitively impaired residents, what is ESSENTIAL?

Accepted Answer

Conducting criminal background checks and providing dementia-specific training

Answer

Background checks protect vulnerable residents from harm, while dementia-specific training equips volunteers to interact safely and compassionately with this population.

Question 4

The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) primarily serves which function for activity directors in long-term care?

Accepted Answer

Connects facilities with community resources and funding opportunities

Answer

AAAs serve as local hubs that link long-term care providers with community services, programming resources, and grant funding under the Older Americans Act.

Question 5

What is the BEST approach for orienting new volunteers to resident needs and facility expectations?

Accepted Answer

Providing a structured orientation covering resident rights, confidentiality, and program goals

Answer

A structured orientation combining resident rights education, confidentiality training, and program goals prepares volunteers thoroughly and protects residents.

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD - Certified Activity Director Practice Test

CAD Community Resources and Volunteer Management 2