As citizens all over the world attempt to adapt to the current circumstances that is brought upon by the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak, a teenager launches 'Zoomers to Boomers' to offer assistance. Recognizing that some demographics are more at-risk than others, the program helps with delivery services of grocery items to those who need it the most.
Young individuals in their communities are helping locals who are immunocompromised or older during an uncertain time to make sure they have all that they need. Daniel Goldberg, founder of the program states "My dad is a doctor in the ER, and I would see him put himself out there on the front lines to try and help others. That inspired me to sit down and think, what is there that I can do to help in a way that my dad is helping?"
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Communal Delivery Services
- With more people in need of assistance during pandemics, communal delivery services like Zoomers to Boomers could expand to include other essential items.
- Youth Volunteerism
- Youth volunteerism can be a trend to continue beyond the pandemic, with technology making it easier to coordinate help.
- Intergenerational Programs
- The pandemic has shown the need for programs like Zoomers to Boomers to bridge the gap between generations and help those in need.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- New food delivery services could be created to cater to vulnerable populations during pandemics.
- Technology
- Technological advances can aid in coordinating help and assistance for the elderly and immunocompromised populations.
- Non-profit and Charity
- The success of volunteer programs like Zoomers to Boomers show that there is a need for more non-profit and charity programs to help those in need during pandemics.
