Experience Corps
60 Years +
A school-based volunteering program to improve resilience
Building resilience through volunteering
It is an evidence-based intergenerational mentoring program where older adult volunteers provide academic and social support to elementary school students in under-resourced communities. It promotes older adults' health and well-being.
Evidence Base
This program is designed for people over 60 and who must serve 15 or more hours per week for an entire school year. Research has shown that such volunteering can lead to lower rates of depression and anxiety, especially for people 65 and older. Volunteering can also reduce stress and increase positive feelings by releasing dopamine (Carlson et al., 2009; Rebok et al., 2004).
Implementation
School program implemented by a volunteer
Materials
Manuals and protocols for volunteer training
Scope of Work
All public and private schools in India