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New Jersey Foster Grandparent Program (Statewide)

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy
  • Employment
  • People with Disabilities
  • Seniors

Location

275 Greenbrook RoadGreen Brook, NJ 08812 United States
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Mission Statement

To engage low income persons 60 and older who reside in New Jersey in volunteer service to meet critical community needs; and to provide a high quality volunteer experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers.

Description

This program provides senior citizens the opportunity to work one-on-one with children having special or exceptional needs at various sites throughout the State, with particular emphasis on working with developmentally disabled children. Income-eligible volunteers receive a tax-free stipend of $2.65/hour plus travel reimbursement and can volunteer up to 20 hours/week.

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by Dorothy M. (April 3, 2021)
enjoy doing community service and giving back as a volunteer is an rewarding and special relationship with people. To do outreach you must humble yourself.
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