Foster Grandparent Program
ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties
Please visit the new page to apply.
Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. Volunteers serve at organizations and schools that help children learn to read and provide one-on-one tutoring, mentor troubled teenagers and young mothers, and help children who have been abused or neglected. Foster Grandparents serve from 15 to 40 hours per week in locations including schools, juvenile correctional facilities, and Head Start centers. Volunteers receive mileage and meal reimbursments, including a small stipend for those who qualify by income. Make a difference in the life of a child!
More opportunities with RSVP of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About RSVP of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties
Location:
1400 SE Queen Avenue, Suite 206, Albany, OR 97322, US
Mission Statement
RSVP of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties invites adults age 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need.
Description
About RSVP of Lincoln County
Many of this state's senior citizens contribute highly valued services and skills to the betterment of our communities. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Lincoln County has been instrumental in fulfilling the sometimes desperate needs of many people, as well as helping and encouraging other nonprofit agencies to accomplish their own programs.
RSVP of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties is sponsored locally by Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments. Nationally, RSVP is sponsored by Senior Corps and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
RSVP works with older adults, using the skills they have developed over their lifetime, to help their fellow citizens. Currently, there are almost 1,150 volunteers serving in over 70 different "stations". Their contribution is tremendous: they distribute food to low-income families, assist patients and their families in two area hospitals, work with hospice, advocate for children through Court Appointed Special Advocates, read with children in the schools, cook and serve meals at community centers, and deliver meals to homebound seniors. After placing a volunteer, RSVP continues to support their efforts with a small mileage and meals reimbursement.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 17, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training