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Experience After School: Engaging Older Adults in After-School Programs

January 15, 2014

This guide explores how leagues of older Americans eager to get involved in their communities and give back might be an asset to school districts and independent after-school program providers. The authors suggest pairing districts, recreation centers, churches, libraries, and neighborhood organizations with organizations such as Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and Service Corps of Retired Executives to enhance existing after-school programs without increasing costs. Available in a free 80-page PDF.
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Experience Corps

AARP Experience Corps, a national leader in engaging older adult tutors to improve K-3 student literacy in disadvantaged schools, has joined forces with AARP, the nation’s largest organization for 50+ Americans.

As part of AARP, AARP Experience Corps will have the opportunity to vastly increase its potential to tap into the experience and passion of older Americans to ensure that every child has a chance to succeed in school and in life.

 

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