SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES-Foster Grandparent Program
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
4701 NW 33rd AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33309 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Foster Grandparent Program connects volunteers aged 55 and older with children and young preople with exceptional needs. Volunteers mentor, support, and help some of the most vulnerable children in the United States.
Description
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child
The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 55 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 20 hours a week, usually 4 hours a day Monday through Friday, serving children with one-on-one, direct 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.