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AARP Foundation Experience Corps Team Leader
ORGANIZATION: AARP Experience Corps
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Are you a natural leader age 50 or older?
Do you have what it takes to give back to your community in a meaningful way?
Are you good at inspiring others of different ages and stages?
If you have what it takes to lead a group of volunteers in Baltimore City Schools, then AARP Foundation Experience Corps is looking for you. We are seeking individuals to serve as team leaders during the 2020-2021 school year. A Team Leader coordinates the activities of older adult volunteers (age 50+) at various school and after school sites in Baltimore City. This position offers a modest monthly stipend and other benefits.
Team Leader candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- 50 years old or older
- Hold a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Consent to and pass state and federal background checks
WHEN: April 7, 2020 1pm-2pm
To learn more, please contact Mark E. Hughes ( mehughes@aarp.org) to receive the conference call information to join.
All interested applicants must attend an information session.
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About AARP Experience Corps
Location:
2601 North Howard Street, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Mission Statement
AARP Experience Corps utilizes the wisdom and life experience of older adults to strengthen academic achievement, improve school climate and create hope for children in Baltimore City schools. As they volunteer to improve the future of the city’s children, these adults also add value to their own lives, improve their health and renew their sense of purpose.
Description
AARP Experience Corps is an award-winning national volunteer program which engages people over 50 in meeting their communities' greatest challenges by serving as tutors and mentors to students in kindergarten through third grade.
Independent research shows that AARP Experience Corps boosts student academic performance, helps schools become more successful, and enhances the well-being of older adults in the process.
In Baltimore City AARP Experience Corps operates in 22 schools, providing literacy coaching, homework help, consistent role models and, committed caring attention. In each school, teams of 10-20 members worked under the direction of the classroom teacher in K-3 rd grade classrooms.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Millers Court Ofices2601 N. Howard StreetSuite 120Baltimore, MD 21218
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2020
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 50
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hours weekly during the Balt. city school year
- Support a team of older volunteers as they tutor young learners in one of our Baltimore city sites. Volunteers will be given technology to Help literacy tutors and to communicate with Volunteer Engagement Specialist and program staff.