Nonprofit
Published 3 days ago
Foster Grandparent Program of the Treasure Valley
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near BOISE, ID
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 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
