The Challenge:
In 2011, 82 percent of fourth-graders in Chicago Public Schools failed to reach the “proficient” level in reading. This represents thousands and thousands of students who are missing out on one of the most critical building blocks for long-term academic success.
An Opportunity:
AARP Experience Corps is a proven program made up of volunteers 50 and older who are dedicated to helping children become great readers before they finish the third grade.
At AARP Experience Corps, we believe every child has the right to learn to read fluently and to reap the joys and opportunities that literacy provides. Our evidence-based tutoring and mentoring program guides children in kindergarten through third grade on the path to reading proficiently and confidently.
How You Can Help:
In the fall of 2013, AARP Experience Corps will launch its award-winning program in 25 Chicago public schools, serving 6,000 children who are most in need of reading support from a caring older adult.
You can help these students become strong lifelong readers by:
Volunteering in schools. Give a child a year of your time — you’ll get back more than you can imagine. You need only have a high school diploma or GED and an ability to commit at least four hours per week during the school year. We provide the training and we're recruiting now. Get more information by filling out our online form.
Making a donation. Not everyone can give a full school year to our children, but you can donate any amount to help further our mission in Chicago.
Help us launch in Chicago
Join us for a conversation to learn about AARP Experience Corps and to discuss how we can build stronger neighborhoods together.
We’ll be just around the corner.
Just use the links below to register for a conversation. You can also call 877-926-8300 and reference the desired Event Code to register.
- April 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 3030 W. Fullerton Avenue; Event Code: PDNXHVHGLVQ. Register Now
- April 8 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 5108 W. Belmont Avenue; Event Code: G5NM76VQVGZ. Register Now
- April 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 1226 W. Ainslie Street; Event Code: GVNKKJ9WK6C. Register Now
- April 9 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 6435 N. California Avenue; Event Code: D8NGKR34G8B. Register Now
- April 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 1659 W. Melrose Street; Event Code: FHNZKF3Q3QR. Register Now
- April 10 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue; Event Code: XVNJJLG9JY9. Register Now
- April 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 5724 W. North Avenue; Event Code: VWNBB5L2W46. Register Now
- April 11 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 1101 W. Taylor Street; Event Code: XYNWB8KCS3V. Register Now
- April 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 929 W. Buena Avenue; Event Code: G2N43R3X75X. Register Now
- April 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 5615 W. Race Avenue; Event Code: LXNSMNTBP29. Register Now
- April 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 6100 W. Irving Park Road; Event Code: FHN3HJZQB2J. Register Now
- April 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 4400 W. Lawrence Avenue; Event Code: JHN8V26W8VQ. Register Now
- April 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 6083 N. Northwest Highway; Event Code: FJN763J2K75. Register Now
- April 17 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 5331 W. Devon Avenue; Event Code: MGNMJXY82NB. Register Now
- April 18 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 7454 W. Balmoral Avenue; Event Code: JCNSNZK8K3J. Register Now
- April 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 3548 W. Irving Park Road; Event Code: PVNV9H6B4GF. Register Now
- April 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 733 N. Kedzie Avenue; Event Code: NYN33SZG777. Register Now
- April 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 5630 N. Lincoln Avenue; Event Code: MKNM4CPDJSR. Register Now
- April 23 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.: 6907 N. Clark Street; Event Code: D2NYHGMRT5K. Register Now
Contact
Email: ECChicago@aarp.org
Phone: 888-698-3335
