Foster Grandparent

Foster Grandparent volunteers, age 55 or older, positively influence at-risk children and youth in a variety of settings, including elementary schools, preschools, shelters, childcare centers and other community settings. From striving to prepare children for success in school to mentoring teenagers, Foster Grandparents make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Benefits include:

• *A non-taxable stipend (serve a minimum of 10 hours per week to qualify). 
• Meeting new people, learning new things and having the satisfaction of helping others. 
• Transportation reimbursement to and from your service site. 
• Orientation and ongoing training opportunities. 
• Recognition events. 
• Accident and liability insurance while volunteering.

*The income earned from the stipend does not affect federal, state and other benefit programs eligibility. 

Duration: 10-40 hours per week

The Foster Grandparent Program is a part of the national AmeriCorps Seniors program.