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MENTOR AT-RISK YOUTH
In this Foster Grandparents program, you can be a role model and mentor for at-risk youth. By spending quality time with children and teens each week, you can reinforce family values, improve their academic skills, help them make responsible life choices and train them to handle conflict and adversity in healthy, constructive ways.
TRAVELING
GRANNIES & GRANDPAS
Volunteer Benefits
- Hourly non-taxed compensation
- Paid lunches
- Paid holidays
- Travel allowance
- Liability insurance
- Training and ongoing support
- The opportunity to help at-risk youth succeed
- The opportunity to enhance your own life
Volunteer Requirements
- Be at least 55 years old
- Volunteer at least 5-40 hours/week (during the school year)
- Meet the income limitations
- Pass a criminal background check
- Attend training before classroom placement
To Learn More
If you have questions, just let Vicki know: (616) 771-9749, vsuliin@seniorneighbors.org or click here to leave your contact information. You will be contacted by a staff member shortly.