Program Details
Year of Experience Corps project launch: 2006
Grades/ages of students served: 350 students in grades K-3
Number of members: 30
Schools/Centers served: Five Hamden Elementary Schools and three after school programs
Requirements for volunteers: Age 55+ with high school diploma or equivalent; willingness to commit to 10-20 hours a week for one year; agree to a background check including fingerprinting; participate in initial and on-going trainings; attend weekly meetings during the year. Stipends available depending on number of hours served.
Partners and Funders
Lead Agency: Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut
Other Community Partners: The United Way of Greater New Haven, Hamden Public Schools
Local funders: The United Way of Greater New Haven and the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, a partnership of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education
Other Community Partners: The United Way of Greater New Haven, Hamden Public Schools
Local funders: The United Way of Greater New Haven and the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, a partnership of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education