Development of social activity of citizens of the older generation in the conditions of the city

The present time is characterized by the processes of demographic ageing of the population: there are processes of increasing the number of older people in society. In this regard, the formation of mechanisms for the development of activity of the older generation is relevant. The concept of social activity and its features in old age is considered. The participation of the elderly person is considered in two aspects, based on the contribution of the elderly to the development of society through participation in various social activities and how society itself is ready to help reorganize the lives of people in retirement and promote their social integration. Public institutions and public organizations play an important role in this regard. The article analyzes the mechanisms for the development of social activity of senior citizens in the city. The internal resources of senior citizens to participate in volunteer activities are time, experience, necessary knowledge, desire to help. The basis of the motives that encourage the older generation to participate in the volunteer activities of the social sphere among the recipients of one of the social institutions in Saratov is the need for communication, the need to be useful and to help other people; the need for new knowledge and, accordingly, new social roles. Leisure of pensioners in the complex centre of social institution of the population of Saratov forms an active position (physical, educational activity). The results of the study showed the presence of interest and desire to take the initiative in the organization of social activities. This activity is important for the younger generation. Senior citizens can transfer knowledge in a particular area, which is becoming socially useful.