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Published 10/26/25 9:30PM

Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley

Aging Strong Programs by Jannus, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near BOISE, ID
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    5-40 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    64
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    Limited annual income, 55+ yrs or older, 5 available hours a week, interested in working with children, reflect a positive and flexible attitude

    Description

    Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley

    Foster Grandparent volunteers create meaningful relationships with children by providing mentoring and tutoring in schools, Head Starts, and pre-school settings. Foster Grandparents are able to serve very near their homes. We will help you find a site that best fits your interests and needs.

    ALL INTERESTED MUST: Be of limited annual income, be 55 years of age or older, be available for a minimum of 15 hours a week, be interested in working with children, reflect a positive and flexible attitude

    Grandparents also receive a number of helpful benefits:

    • Hourly stipend ($4.00 per hour volunteering). This stipend is a non-taxable, reimbursement that does not affect eligibility for other income-based services or programs
    • Stipend reimbursement for sick days, holidays, and vacation
    • Mileage assistance for costs incurred to and from volunteer station

    Watch our video to learn more: https://youtu.be/9BpsmnkFW6E?si=IrVuOCp0bxcRJ9Q9

    Location

    On-site

    local schools

    3501 W. Elder Street, BOISE, Idaho, US

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