Attention Northwest Iowa Seniors!
ORGANIZATION: Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Programs of Greater Siouxland
Please visit the new page to apply.
Do you like children?
Do you have some free time?
Want to make a difference or
give back to your community?
Consider joining the Foster Grandparent Program.
As a Foster Grandparent you can help children in your community by providing extra one-to-one attention and support. Foster Grandparents work in schools, day cares and Head Start centers. Volunteers, age 55 and better, are needed at 38 different sites in Sioux, Lyon, O'Brien, Plymouth, Osceola and Dickinson Counties.
For Volunteering, you may receive these benefits:
* Tax-free stipend averaging $200 a month provided
to those who meet income guidelines
* Meals and transportation costs
* Local placement
* Monthly training sessions
* Flexible scheduling
* Companionship with fellow seniors
* Love received from children that the
Foster Grandparents serve
Be a mentor and role model to children in your own community.
More opportunities with Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Programs of Greater Siouxland
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Foster Grandparents & Senior Companion Programs of Greater Siouxland
Location:
1510 14th St, Rock Valley, IA 51247, US
Mission Statement
n/a
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
Northwest IowaNorthwest Iowa, IA 51247
DATE POSTED
August 25, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training