Foster Grandparent Volunteer

Want to become a mentor to a child, join our Foster Grandparent Program!

Our faith-based organization needs dedicated and compassionate individuals that are age 55 and older to volunteer and who will have an opportunity to share their time and experience to help children learn how to read, prepare young students for school readiness, tackle tough subjects and make decisions that keep them on the right path. We’ll match your skills and passions to opportunities that interest you including those are local elementary schools, faith-based schools, Head Start Centers and pre-schools.

What are some of the activities that Foster Grandparent Volunteers participate in?

• Help children learn to read

• Provide one-on-one tutoring

• Provide social and emotional support

• Assist children with special needs

• Provide assistance with homework

You don’t need formal experience in tutoring and mentoring. You’ll receive pre-service orientation and training. Must complete 20 hours of pre-service training and 3 hours of reoccurring monthly in-service training.

Income eligible volunteers receive a modest tax-free hourly stipend to help cover costs. All volunteers receive reimbursement for transportation and supplemental accident and liability insurance while in service along with Paid Time Off for those receiving the stipend. Volunteers are required to pass a fingerprinting federal background check which includes name-based state background and sex offender registry.

The need:

Volunteers are needed in Will County specifically the Joliet, Channahon, Romeoville, Bolingbrook. and Lockport areas. Volunteers are assigned to schools in their community, usually within 10 miles of their home.