Linton - Volunteers Needed - Foster Grandparent Program

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We are recruiting volunteers throughout western ND for the Foster Grandparent Program. The Foster Grandparent Program is a nationwide program and has been around for over 50 years. This program recruits people 55 and older from local communities to volunteer 5 to 40 hours a week in stations working one-on-one with children. The program goal is to engage seniors to help children by guiding their emotional, social, and academic growth. Qualifying volunteers will also receive required training, an hourly stipend, and reimbursements for meals and mileage.

- Make an impact - As a Foster Grandparent volunteer you will be able to help children in the community develop the academic and life skills that are critical to their development and future successes. Sharing your time and experience can assist children in preparing for school readiness, be there to support children while they learn and grow, help them tackle tough subjects, and guide them into making decisions that keep them on the right path. We will match your skills and passions to opportunities that interest you.

Volunteering just 5 hours a week could make a major difference in a child’s life!

Volunteer tasks could include.

• Comfort/Communicate/Model appropriate social skills
• Reading/Writing
• Positive encouragement/redirection
• Help with schoolwork
• Social/Emotional guidance

Program Qualifications must - be 55 or older
- be able to pass background checks