Senior Volunteer Opportunity (Foster Grandparent Program)

Purpose: Enable low-income senior citizens to love, nurture, and educate at-risk and special needs children in school or childcare environments.

Program Type: Nationally-chartered program

Eligibility Requirements

• Age: 55 years of age or older
• Income: Adjusted income less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines
• Requirements: Enjoy being with children and be in reasonably good health

Program Benefits

• Volunteer Hours: 15-40 hours per week
• Orientation: Program orientation provided
• Training: Monthly in-service trainings
• Uniform: Program top with nametag
• Transportation: Assistance to and from volunteer sites and in-service meetings
• Meals: Provided during each day worked
• Insurance: Accident insurance coverage
• Compensation: Hourly tax exempt stipend

Services Provided to Children

Children may receive support to:

• Improve reading skills
• Cope with death of a parent or caregiver
• Assimilate into new communities or schools
• Improve language skills
• Share quiet time talking

Contact Information:

• Phone: (877) 422-2726
• Address: 175 Main St., Battle Creek, MI 49014