The Experience Corps - Greater New Haven is a program that recruits, trains and places teams of older adults as tutors to students in grades K-3 in Hamden elementary schools. Experience Corps members work an average of 12-20 hours per week helping students to improve their reading and writing skills, working with small groups, in the classroom, and one-on-one. Training and supervision are provided. AmeriCorps stipends are available: $1500 per year for those who commit to serve 300 hours or $2500 for those who commit to serve 450 hours over the course of the year. Experience Corps - Greater New Haven is a partnership between the Agency on Aging of South Central CT and United Way of Greater New Haven, in collaboration with Hamden Public Schools. This project is supported by the Connecticut Commission on National and Community Service, a partnership of the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
Who qualifies?
Adults, age 55 or older, who:
Have a love of reading – and want to pass it on
Are interested in helping young children improve their reading and writing skills
Have a high school diploma, the equivalent or can pass a competency test
Are available 12-20 hours a week
Are willing to make a minimum one-year commitment
Will pass a screening process including background check and fingerprinting
Are caring, flexible, patient and dedicated
Want to make a real difference in their community
Are willing to participate in an interview, screening process and pre-service training
What is Experience Corps - Greater New Haven?
The Experience Corps - Greater New Haven is a program that recruits, trains and places teams of older adults as tutors to students in grades K-3 in Hamden elementary schools. Experience Corps members work an average of 12-20 hours per week helping students to improve their reading and writing skills, working with small groups, in the classroom, and one-on-one. Training and supervision are provided. AmeriCorps stipends are available: $1500 per year for those who commit to serve 300 hours or $2500 for those who commit to serve 450 hours over the course of the year. Experience Corps - Greater New Haven is a partnership between the Agency on Aging of South Central CT and 
