“I LOVED working with these kids. Thank you.”
“I can’t wait to see what you come up with this week!”
“This is the best, most rewarding volunteer experience I’ve had in my entire life.”
“Working with these students has given me faith in the future.”
“I feel extremely lucky to be a volunteer with ETA.”
“A wonderful program. I found it incredibly rewarding.”
“You come away feeling you really made a difference in a child’s life, and that’s what it’s all about.”
“Fun and fulfilling for us to participate as a couple.”
“You really went out of your way to make this amazing volunteer experience possible for me. Thank you.”
“Warmed our hearts.”
“A joy to feel that we are a meaningful part of their life, and they of ours.”
“Delightful to connect with two younger generations: the child and the parents.”
“Creative! I loved the brain stimulation I got.”
“Such wonderful support from the ETA staff.”
“Grateful to have this opportunity to share time with a little neighbor and help her and her family adjust to a new country and language.”
“Working with these students has given me positive hope.”
“It was wonderful to connect with them on a deeper level.”
The ETA Connections Program prepares young children for success in school by pairing trained older adult volunteers with preschool and kindergarten students and their caregivers. Through weekly mentoring, family engagement, educational resources, and social-emotional support, children build early literacy, math, and social skills while caregivers gain the knowledge and confidence to support learning at home.
ETA creates meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to learn from and support one another. Through conversation groups, volunteer initiatives, educational workshops, and community events, participants reduce social isolation, build relationships across generations, strengthen civic engagement, and foster a greater sense of belonging.
ETA equips teens and young adults with the practical skills, confidence, and professional networks needed for career success. Through financial literacy education, career readiness training, one-on-one mentoring, and real-world experiences, participants develop workplace, communication, and financial management skills while learning from experienced older adult volunteers.
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