[JASON] WASHINGTON DC FGP
ORGANIZATION: UPO Foster Grandparent Program
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The UPO Foster Grandparent Program seeks volunteers to serve as Foster Grandparents and volunteers to provide a variety of support services to the program.
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 20 hours a week, usually 4 hours a day Monday through Friday, serving children with one-on-one, direct 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.
Additionally, the program seeks volunteers (no income or age restrictions) to serve on its Advisory Committee, provide trainings in early education and other areas of interest to Foster Grandparents, assist in resource development, program marketing and program data management.
Foster Grandparents offer emotional support to children who have been abused and neglected, mentor troubled teenagers and young mothers, and care for premature infants and children with physical disabilities and severe illness and tutor children who lag behind in reading. Their personal attention helps these young people grow, gain confidence, and become full and productive members of society. In the process, Foster Grandparents strengthen communities by providing youth services that community budgets cannot afford and by building bridges across generations. They often serve in community organizations such as schools, hospitals, Head Start, and youth centers. Please contact us to find out how you can help a child as a Foster Grandparent!
As a program service support volunteer you will be asked to contribute a least 5 hours per month to assist in your area of expertise.
Terms: Volunteer must be at least 60 years of age, Volunteer must meet income eligibility requirement, Volunteer serves 20 hours a week for a year
Benefits: Meals, Accident / Liability, Medical Exams, Transportation Costs, Stipend, Training
More opportunities with UPO Foster Grandparent Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About UPO Foster Grandparent Program
Location:
1649 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020, US
Mission Statement
The United Planning Organization Foster Grandparent Program seeks to provide opportunities for persons 55 and older to make a difference in the life of a child.
Description
Volunteer Foster Grandparents provide a variety of support services to the program. The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 55 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for socioeconomically disadvantaged children and youth from birth to 21 years of age. Foster Grandparent Program provides a stipend to those that meet income eligibility guidelines receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Persons exceeding income guidelines are welcomed to serve without a stipend. Foster Grandparents serve 15 to 40 hours per week, each volunteer chooses their schedule, Monday through Friday, serving children one-on-one and in small groups. Currently the program provides opportunities to serve at 51 locations including: 26 DC Public Elementary Schools / Public Charter Elementary Schools; 21 Early Education Programs; 3 Hospitals and 1 Youth Program. 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. Additionally, the program seeks volunteers (no income or age restrictions) to serve on its Advisory Committee, fundraising, provide trainings in early education, computer literacy and other areas of interest to FGs, assist in resource development, program marketing and program data management.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2001 Rhode Island Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20020
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 60