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12 people are interested
Foster Grandparent Volunteers, use life experiences and wisdom to improve a child's future.
ORGANIZATION: Foster Grandparent Program of Greater Waterbury & the Central Naugatuck Valley
Please visit the new page to apply.
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12 people are interested
Volunteer to Help a Child
Earn extra income without affecting your benefits!
We are looking for you if you are:
- are 55 years of age or older
- have the desire to serve children with special needs
- meet income guidelines as established by the federal government
- can serve a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 40 hours weekly
In return for your volunteer service, you will receive:
- a tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour
- transportation reimbursement
- secondary insurance coverage while volunteering
- 40 hours of pre-service orientation and in-service trainings
- an annual physical
- vacation and sick leave
- recognition for volunteerism with children up to age 21
If you are bilingual in Spanish, Albanian, or another language, your skills are especially needed. There are a number of children who do not speak English as a primary language and would be grateful for a Foster Grandparent like you.
For more information Call 203-575-4245
or by email - mmccreedy@newoppinc.org
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About Foster Grandparent Program of Greater Waterbury & the Central Naugatuck Valley
Location:
232 North Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, US
Mission Statement
The mission of New Opportunities, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment. Sponsored locally by New Opportunities, Inc., the Foster Grandparent Program is a federally-funded program through AmeriCorps Seniors.
Description
The Foster Grandparent Program activities are focused primarily in the City of Waterbury and the Central Naugatuck Valley in the communities where program volunteers reside and where the greatest need exists for their services.
Foster Grandparents are volunteers age 55 or older with limited income. Foster Grandparents provide supportive services to children with special physical, mental, or emotional needs through tutoring, reading, helping with a craft, assisting with a meal, acting as a role model, and more in a classroom or child-centered program.
If you do not qualify under the income guidelines, currently $12,880 for a one-person household, please consider volunteering with a local RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) which has several child-centered programs without the qualifying income limit for volunteers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
232 North Elm StreetWaterbury, CT 06702
DATE POSTED
March 30, 2016
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- Child Development
- Painting
- Mathematics
- Basic Computer Skills
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours - minimum per week
- The Foster Grandparent Program helps low income people, 55+, to stay physically and mentally active.