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ORGANIZATION: The Volunteer Network of Lake, Mendocino & Sonoma County

Become a Foster Grandparent Today!

What if every classrooom had a Grandparent? Read with a child, listen, care. It makes a difference to children struggling in school.

Be a Foster Grandparent in a school near you in Lake or Mendocino counties. If you are 55 or older and on a limited income, you can apply to be a Foster Grandparent. You can help childen in your community develop the academic and life skills that are critical to their future success. There is a small stipend of $2.66 per hour and transporation costs are paid to and from school.

We will match your skills and passions to opportunities that interst you, including those in local schools, youth facilities and early childhood education and day care centers.

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About The Volunteer Network of Lake, Mendocino & Sonoma County

Location:

413 N. State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482, US

Mission Statement

Investing in people through community action.

Description

Make a Difference in Your Community!

The NCO Volunteer Network serves Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma counties by connecting volunteers with opportunities. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides opportunities for people 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. RSVP volunteers contribute anywhere from a few to over forty hours a week, serving through schools, day care centers, police departments, hospitals and other nonprofit and public organizations to help meet critical community needs. RSVP offers maximum flexibility and choice to its volunteers. RSVP matches the personal interests and skills of older Americans with opportunities to help solve community problems and offers supplemental insurance while on duty, and on-the-job training from the agency or organization where volunteers are placed.

The Foster Grandparent Program places volunteers 55 and older in schools, to make a direct difference for children in Elementary School. This program also provides a small stipend for low income seniors, who are willing to serve at lease 15 hours per week in local schools.

The Volunteer Network also coordinates the CERT teams for community emergency response and the VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster)

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

413 N. State StreetUkiah, CA 95482

(39.152073,-123.20775)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Child Development
  • People Skills
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteer at least 15 hours per week
  • Low income seniors

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