Foster Grandparents are men and women age 55 and older who serve as educational mentors for children age 3-10 in local schools, Head Start and other nonprofit locations. Those who meet income guidelines of less than $22,000 annually may qualify for a stipend of up to $3,000 per year. Training provided, free meals while working, assistance with travel costs to and from school each day. Paid vacations and holidays.
Categories : Education, Senior Citizens, Volunteering
Phone Number : 515.576.5401
Address : 617 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
Website : http://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/department/division.php?fDD=12-148#
Contact Person : Tina Patterson
Contact Email : tpatterson@fortdodgeiowa.org
Hours/Days of Operation : Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Is transportation for clients provided? Yes
Is the facility handicapped accessible? Yes
Access to bi-lingual translation? No
Who is served? Infants/Pre-K,Youth (K-12),Senior Citizens
Referral/Registration Process : Call office,Other
Other Referral Process: Written application along with two personal references. Training is provided. Must pass a background check that includes fingerprinting through the FBI.