Needs From: MC Serves!

Overview: **This volunteer opportunity is for people age 50+**

Volunteer Opportunity for Adults 50+: Make a Lasting Impact in a Child’s Life Are you 50 or older and looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Become a volunteer with ETA Connections and help a pre-k student and their family get off to a great start in school! At Empowering the Ages, our mission is to strengthen social-emotional well-being, build life skills, and create meaningful connections across generations—giving both older and younger people a sense of belonging and purpose. 

What You’ll Do:Be matched with a local pre-k student and their family for weekly reading, playing, and learning sessions over Zoom for their pre-k and kindergarten year. Build a positive, supportive relationship that continues through their kindergarten year. Check in regularly with the child’s parent or caregiver to offer encouragement. Participate in weekly peer meetings with other volunteers for connection and support.

What You’ll Get: All training and materials provided. A flexible, online-friendly schedule (just ~2 hours a week). A chance to be part of a warm, committed volunteer community. The joy of making a real difference in a young family’s life.

Details: For adults age 50+ Volunteer training begins early-September 2026

Commitment: 2 hours/week (less in summer) for 20 months (pre-k and kindergarten year).  Most activities are online + 4 in-person Saturday events in Montgomery County Spanish speakers especially needed (any level of fluency helpful, not required)

Next Steps: Deadline to sign up: September 23rd, 2026Email volunteer@empoweringtheages.org for more info

Zoom Info Sessions:Tuesday, September 15th 12:30 - 1:15 PMThursday September 17th, 10:00 - 10:45 AM

You have the wisdom and heart to change a life—start today.
Learn more at:
https://empoweringtheages.org/connections/
Email us at volunteer@empoweringtheages.org to get started!