Opportunity Details
ARCHIVEHelp kids K-3 become great readers -Be an AARP Experience Corps tutor
Young children need your help to succeed in school!
AARP Experience Corps is a special intergenerational program that matches volunteers age 50+ with students in schools in East Portland, Gresham and Milwaukie who need that special connection to thrive in school.
Volunteers serve 3-8 hours per week durring the school day. Stipends are available.
As an AARP Experience Corps Mentor Volunteer you will work one-on-one with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and help them reach their reading level.
No experience is needed - a high shcool diploma/GED, a love for children and the desire to make a difference is all you need! Full training is provided before beginning, as well as ongoing support.
All volunteers must be able to commit to volunteering throughout the school year (with some possible breaks), submit an application and be able to pass a criminal background check.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year for select schools. Call Metropolitan Family Service at 503-290-9427, email volunteer@mfs.email or respond to this posting.
You MUST be age 50+ to apply.
Metropolitan Family Service helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity and social isolation.
MFS delivers proven programs to help people succeed at home, in school and in the community. We are here to support parents and students. We are here to help our older neighbors. We are here to connect working families with vital resources. We are here to energize volunteers and inspire future generations. Visit us at www.metfamily.org.
Keywords: breaking_the_cycle
Opportunity Requirements:
-
Volunteers must be 50 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.
-
High school diploma/GED
-
Application and background check required.
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 50+, Minimum Age:50+
Log in or Register
In order to register for this opportunity you must log in to an existing account or register to create a new account.
Sign up with a team
This link allows you to participate in this opportunity with a team. A team can be a family team, corporate team, or any kind of organized group. When you click on the link you will have the option to:
- Choose an existing team you're already a member or captain of, or
- Create a new team to sign up.
Signup Questions
Please respond to the following questions in order to signup for this opportunity:
FOLLOW US!