Experience Corps in Philadelphia is the flagship affiliate of the National Experience Corp initiative. Regionally, over 300 age 50+ volunteers are recruited and provided intensive training, security clearance and placement in 40 elementary schools. Each year, approximately 6,000 children in K-3 elementary grades are supported with literacy tutoring.
Over 80% of the students improved at least one grade level
85% of teachers reported greater student progress than expected
96% of teachers felt program had significant or very significant impact
100% of Experience Corps members felt their help was useful to students
Project SHINE builds partnerships to engage college students and older immigrants in service to their communities. Through SHINE, students tutor older immigrants in English, health literacy and civic education, helping them access healthcare, become U.S. citizens and participate more actively in their communities.
Measurable Impact:
Since 1997, 5,210 college students from 31 institutions in 25 states have provided 90,000 hours of service and instruction to 9,000 older immigrants and refugees.