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Foster Grandparents - Share Your Love and Experience

  
The Foster Grandparent Program engages persons 60 and older, particularly those with limited incomes, in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. Also, Foster Grandparents give back to the community by mentoring and offering a loving presence in the lives of developmentally and at risk youths in various community settings.
  

If you are:

  • Able to meet certain income criteria
  • 60 years or older
  • Able to commit to 15 - 40 hours per week
  • Enjoy working with children
  • Looking to make a difference in the community
  • In good physical/mental health

Volunteering as a Foster Grandparent offers emotional support to children who need the care and time you can give them.

Foster Grandparents Benefits:

  • Modest tax free stipend (for those who are income eligible)
  • Lunch provided by work site
  • Paid Training
  • Placement near home
  • Free physical exam
  • Paid vacation and sick days, and holidays
  • Transportation
  • Annual recognition event
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • The reward of helping a child advance and receive endless smiles and hugs

Eligibility: Any person 60 and older who meets income-eligibility requirements.

Phone Number: (410) 222-4464

   
 

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