Intergenerational programs bring people of different ages together to learn, build relationships, and have fun. They benefit both the younger and older people who participate as well as challenge ageist beliefs we may hold about people younger or older than ourselves.
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Eskaton residential communities are matched with elementary schools to create intergenerational friendship and exchange. Students visit Eskaton communities and stay in touch with their senior "buddies."
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: Eskaton residents and participating students
Phone: (916) 334-0810
Email: lyndsey.wagner@eskaton.org
This national non-profit organization works to improve the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational collaboration and public policy advocacy. The website offers information about intergenerational programs and policy issues that impact older and younger people.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 80 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202)289-3979
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.gu.org/
This intergenerational tutoring program matches older adults with children to help with reading skills.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: must be 50 or older, possess a high school diploma or GED, complete a criminal background check, and be available to serve at least 4 hours per week during the school year.
Address: 1760 Creekside Oaks Dr #200, Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 442-4228
Email: volunteers@sccsc.org
Website: https://sccsc.org/experiencecorps/
Note: no prior teaching experience required, volunteers receive 12 hours of pre-service training and ongoing training
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Last updated 2/13/2026