Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Programs
Valley Mountain Regional Center
The Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Programs serve children or adults who have a developmental disability. As a volunteer, you must be 55 years of age or older and on a limited income. You will assist two consumers approximately 20 hours per week. You receive a tax-free stipend, which will not affect your benefits such as social security, Medi-care, etc. Other benefits include meal and transportation reinbursment, an annual physical exam, paid vacation and sick leave and accident and liability insurance while you are on duty. Pre-service and monthly training sessions are provided.
About Valley Mountain Regional Center
Location:
702 North Aurora Street, P.O. Box 692290, Stockton, CA 95269, US
Mission Statement
Helping people with developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential
Description
Help Adults in Need of Extra Assistance
The Foster grandparent and senior companion Programs, serve children or adults who have a developmental disability. As a volunteer, you must be 55 years or older and on a limited income. You assist two consumers 20 hours per week. You receive a tax-free stipend, which will not affect your social security, Medi-cal, etc. Other benefits include meal and transportation reimbursement, an annual physical, paid vacation and sick leave and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided.