AARP Experience Corps Mesa

Experience Corps Mesa is a program run by the City of Mesa that recruits adults over 50 and trains them to be reading tutors in underprivileged schools in Mesa. In January of 2024, tutoring will begin in six Mesa elementary schools, with the goal of expanding to more schools after the initial pilot. While this program is new to Mesa, there is strong support from the AARP Foundation as well as established programs in Tempe, Phoenix, and other cities around the country. In the more than fifteen years since AARP Experience Corps began, it has helped thousands of children become stronger readers and more confident learners. Volunteers with the program report high levels of satisfaction with their volunteering experience, increased social connections, and better physical health.