[JASON] Rock Rapids Headstart - Mid-Sioux Opportunity
ORGANIZATION: Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Programs of Greater Siouxland
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Help Prepare Children For Success in School
Do you enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of a pre-school age child? Would you like to be a part of a child's preparation for elementary school? The Rock Rapids Headstart program offers enrichment and educational activities for children, many of whom fall in the "at-risk" categories. The Rock Valley Rotary has openings at the Rock Rapids Head Start program for active, patient and loving individuals over 60.
Foster grandparents will work one-on-one with children between 3 and 5 years of age who have more than one at-risk factor. Foster Grandparents will read to the children, and assist with games and activities that enhance their pre-reading skills, vocabulary, and speech development.
Terms: Site is handicapped accessible, Volunteer must be at least 60 years of age, Volunteer must meet income eligibility requirement, Volunteer serves 20 hours a week for a year
Other Information Requested of Volunteers: application, references, annual income, physical exam
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About Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Programs of Greater Siouxland
Location:
1510 14th St, Rock Valley, IA 51247, US
Mission Statement
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Description
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD
The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 60 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for children and youth with special needs. If you are interested in serving as a Foster Grandparent, you must meet income eligibility guidelines, and you will receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Foster Grandparents serve 15-40 hours a week, usually 4 hours a day Monday through Friday, serving children directly with one-on-one, hands-on service. Other benefits include reimbursement for transportation, some meals during service, an annual physical, and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
302 S. LincolnRock Rapids, IA 51246
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 60