Volunteer – Foster Grandparent Program

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Volunteer – Foster Grandparent Program

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This program lets you volunteer in your community to help children with special needs. To volunteer as a Foster Grandparent, you must be age 55 or older and want to be a role model, mentor, and friend to a child.

About this program

This program gives you an opportunity to volunteer in your community if you are an older adult. Senior Corps Foster Grandparents provide mentorship and help to children with special needs. If you volunteer, you may receive a stipend, transportation, and other support services to help you volunteer.

How do I volunteer?

To get more information on how to volunteer, visit the program website. You can also use the AmeriCorps Senior Pathfinder tool to learn about opportunities for seniors with AmeriCorps.

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