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Generations Incorporated: Volunteer Opportunities for Active Older Adults!

generationsincorporated — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:37:46 -0600

Generations Incorporated unites active older adults and youth in
partnership to strengthen individuals and communities in the Greater Boston area. We do this through direct, sustainable community-based programs that increase children’s literacy skills. Our programs generate strong mentoring relationships between active older adults like you and students that get results and make a difference in both of your lives.

Your time and experience will have an impact and you will make a
difference! Last year, 95% of Generations Incorporated volunteers reported that their time in the classroom was “very satisfying.”

By working with a child, you will build a strong relationship where
both of you will grow. According to a study through Johns Hopkins, active older adults who volunteer in troubled urban schools not only improve the educational experience of children, but realize meaningful improvements in their own mental and physical health.

"While our results are preliminary, what we found is a 'win-win'
for everyone involved," says the study's lead author, Linda P. Fried,
M.D., director of the Center on Aging and Health at Johns Hopkins. "Giving back to your community may slow the aging process in ways that lead to a higher quality of life in active older adults."

As a volunteer with Generations Incorporated, you will also be part of
a highly acclaimed national service program called Experience Corps.

VACA' Youth Development Program

VACA Youth Program — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:39:04 -0500

Phone:
617-288-7344

Website:
www.vacaboston.org

St. Mark Community Education Program

stmarksesol — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:03:17 -0500

Phone:
617-288-8515

Bruse Wall Ministries

PrincessTazDiva — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:33:42 -0500

Phone:
(617) 282-0155

Youth Services

PrincessTazDiva — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:28:20 -0500

Phone:
617-825-9660

Holland School

SCI Dorchester — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:26:19 -0500

Phone:
617-635-8832

Website:
http://boston.k12.ma.us/holland/

Boston Ten Point Coalition

SCI Dorchester — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:22:15 -0500

Bird Street

SCI Dorchester — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 12:50:59 -0500

Phone:
(617) 282-6110

Mass Promise Fellowship

Leah — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:56:24 -0500

Phone:
617-373 7881

Website:
www.masspromisefellows.org

Neighborhood House Charter School

Laren Friedman — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 20:02:03 -0600

Phone:
617-825-0703

Website:
http://www.thenhcs.org