Foster Grandparents Program

Wanting Classroom Grandmas and Grandpas!

Are you, or someone you know, 55 years of age or older AND would like to volunteer to help a child?
Join AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program today!

This Program is a mentoring opportunity that pairs people ages fifty-five & older with children who have identified needs or falling behind in a skill. The grandparent volunteers provide one-on-one attention to children in the following areas of development: reading, math, social and motor skills, and independence.  Some activities include: reading, color/number recognition, and puzzles. 

Grandparents are placed at volunteer sites such as schools, preschool programs, Head Start centers, day care centers, youth programs and State facilities. 

Every day in communities across America, Grandparent volunteers are people that children in need can depend on for love, wisdom, and support.  When you share your time, experience, and love, you have the power to help a child who needs you.

Requirements:

• 55 years of age or older

• Ability to stick to a schedule 5-40 hours per week

• Must be in good general health

• Able to Pass Background Checks

• Must Love Children

• Limited/Fixed Income

Benefits of being a Classroom Grandparent:

• Earn an hourly tax-free Stipend (Direct Deposit Paid Monthly)

• Earn paid personal leave time

• Paid Holidays

• Mileage reimbursement at Federal Rate or transportation assistance

• Meal Provided while serving

• Ongoing educational, fun meetings & training

• Meet new friends

• A new purpose for your day

• Improved Health due to interactions with others

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD!

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

For more information, please call The Pioneer Foster Grandparent Program Office at 402-223-6036 or 1-800-540-8981.

Covering 12 Counties is SE Nebraska: Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Seward, Thayer, York

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