Senior Adults for Greater Education, S.A.G.E.

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Basic Information

Address: Newtown, Pa 18940
Phone Number: 215-357-2332
Director: Beryl Katz

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Additional Information

Causes Served: education, seniors, students, volunteerism, literacy
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: 55 and better
Ages for Volunteer: see above
Hours of Service: monday -friday 9-3:30
Minimum Hours Required: 1 per week
Days of Service: monday through friday
Mission Statement:

Senior Adults for Greater Education is devoted to uniting youth and seniors in their quest to enrich education and leave a legacy for future generations

Program History:

we have been in existence for 21 years.

Events:

volunteering , intergeneraional episodic events

Additional Information:

Senior Adults for Greater Education is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to unite youth and seniors in their quest to enrich education and leave a legacy for future generations.

For over two decades, we have been perfecting our program - from developing a nearly 100% successful matching process to educating volunteers, teachers, and administrators on how to get the most out of their relationships. Our support staff is here to make sure that volunteers are recruited, interviewed, trained and then connected with the opportunities where they will be most successful. We encourage both our volunteers and staff to provide feedback that will contribute to the success of the program. Our volunteers are followed throughout the year with check-in's to make sure that the match works for both the volunteer and the teacher. Our manual is customized for each school and provided for our volunteers so that expectations and responsibilities are clear and concise. A contract is signed by the volunteers to formalize and acknowledge the understanding of the procedures and policies.

Our administrative board of volunteers is constantly pursuing the grant opportunities that allow us to offer our program at a minimal cost to the districts, as we understand the impact of budget constraints. The cost of a volunteer coordinator can be a substantial annual expense. The S.A.G.E. program offers the same service - in addition to our years of experience - at a significantly lower cost to the district. Utilizing the expertise of the older community members for the benefit of the schools allows all community members to feel connected and a part of the educational process! At the conclusion of the school year a celebration is provided to commemorate the successful relationships that were formed or deepened throughout the year. This furthers the commitment of our volunteers and their teacher partners to continue in each successive year.