Experience Corps

A tutoring program that mobilizes the time, talent and experience of older adults who work in teams providing intensive 1:1 reading and literacy support to children in grades K-3.  Read more.

Robert Tietze, M.Ed.
Program Director
(215) 204-8057

Evette Lucas, M.Ed.
Assistant Program Director
(215) 204-4325


  

Opportunities

There are 3 levels of volunteer opportunities:

AmeriCorps:  Members provide intensive literacy tutoring and academic mentoring in Philadelphia public elementary schools for 15 hours a week from September through May.  These volunteers work closely with teachers and Experience Corps staff to supplement the standard School District Curriculum.  Volunteers who commit to 15 hours a week receive an annual stipend of approximately $2000 and an education award that is also transferable to children and grandchildren. Click here to download our recruitment brochure.


Associate: Volunteers supplement the literacy activities provided by the AmeriCorps members.  Associate hours are very flexible – anywhere from a few hours a month to a regular weekly schedule.  Possible activities include storytelling, letter writing, word games, puzzles or other creative activities.  Associate volunteers are reimbursed for their travel expenses.


Special Event: Volunteers come to the Experience Corps' schools a few times a year for special events such as Read Across Philadelphia Day, Black History Month and other holiday and special events. 


To get involved, please call (215) 204-5302.