Intergenerational Program Database

The Read Aloud program brings adult volunteers into Pre-K and Head Start classrooms to read books aloud to small groups of four-year-old children. Volunteers encourage the students to develop an interest in books and model a love of reading.

Weaving Our Stories, a summer intergenerational program. Children ages 7-15 collaborated with seniors in an apartment complex on art and storytelling. Teaching artists led the program which culminated in an artwork display

Intergenerational Community Prom--to bridge the gap between the youth and seniors of the Park Heights Community in a fun filled way

Birthright 2016” is a captivating evening of live intergenerational performances by Washington D.C.’s most talented African dance and drumming ensemble and special invited guests.

You can change a life by providing the individual attention that helps children build confidence and success. Opportunities are available in DC Public Schools, Montgomery County, Prince George County and 18 other U. S. cities. OASIS volunteer tutors are paired with children in grades K-3 who would benefit from a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Tutors are trained to work with kids using a proven approach to literacy that emphasizes reading, talking and writing. They meet with their students at least once a week throughout the school year, providing a caring, supportive environment where reading and language activities, keyed to the child’s interests, spark curiosity and learning.

teens are helping senior citizens learn how to use computers. Volunteers to connect adults ages 55 and up to teens, through technology.

Do you want kids in your community to eat better and exercise more? Consider volunteering for OASIS CATCH Healthy Habits, an after-school program that connects adults age 50+ with kids in grades K-5 to learn about good eating habits and play active games. The program combats obesity by engaging adults age 50+ as mentors to teach healthy lifelong habits to kids in grades K-5. It’s a fun way to be healthy yourself while you help kids learn good eating and physical activity habits for a lifetime. No experience needed, just your enthusiasm and interest in helping kids. Training and materials are provided.

These programs are not age specific; anyone can participate. Elder Buddies is a program for seniors who are feeling a little lonely, or who need a little help with minor things that they cannot do anymore (such as driving to the grocery store); often it's just chatting on the phone, grocery shopping, or sharing cookies and tea. Elder Buddies has volunteers who are happy to spend some time with seniors and help them out--It's all about companionship. Elder Buddies volunteers are matched up with compatible seniors. Seniors can have more than one Elder Buddies volunteer depending on the senior's needs. EAAA also has a minor home repair program for seniors called EZ Fix. The goal of this program is to help seniors safely remain in their own homes for as long as possible. Minor home repairs are provided by skilled volunteers, and client cost is calculated on a sliding fee scale based on income. Samples of the minor repairs our volunteers can make are: Fixing broken steps and weak floor boards; installing grab bars ; repairing light fixtures and leaking toilet valves; replacing storm windows and or screens; light yard work.

CATCH brings children and adults age 50+ together to learn good eating and physical activity habits for a lifetime. The program combats obesity by engaging adults age 50+ as mentors to teach healthy lifelong habits to kids in grades K-5. Adults in the program benefit in several ways. Research shows that volunteers have lower rates of depression and mortality and greater functional ability than those who do not volunteer. As they promote healthy habits for kids and for themselves, they also experience the rewards of meaningful community service.

High school students earn service learning credits by performing clerical tasks at the Senior Center, as well as talking and interacting with older adults. College students help older adults learn English, and teach them how to use computers, social media, and cell phones. Elementary school through high school students entertain seniors during the holidays. Previously, veterans were honored at a Veteran’s Day event and the Gaithersburg High School color guard opened the occasion. During the Active Aging Expo, the Gaithersburg School of Cosmetology students provided manicures for seniors. A Senior Pool Party included seniors from the Rockville Senior Center, Asbury Methodist Village and the MV Foundation; Youth assisted with planning the pool party and lead the group in dances and games. At a joint horseback riding event, Youth Services and Senior Services helped each other with making a fire, cooking lunch and encouraging each other on the trail. The senior center's AARP Chapter participates as tutors in the JCA Heyman Interages Center Grandreaders program. Intergenerational activities planned for the future include outdoor activities, whitewater rafting, hiking, philosophical discussions of controversial topics, and a possible flash mob!