Senior Services
Foster Grandparents Program
Easter Seals North Georgia provides a wonderful program to help volunteers 55 years of age and older become foster grandparents to help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives.
Learn more about this exciting and rewarding program
SHARE TODAY,
SHAPE TOMORROW.
As a Foster Grandparent, you are a role model, a mentor, and a friend. Serving at one of many local organizations-including faith-based groups, Head Start Centers, schools, and other youth faciliites- you help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives. put simply you give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path toward a successful future.
Foster Grandparents serve up to 40 hours per week. Some volunteers may qualify to earn a tax-free, hourly stipend. With Foster Grandparents, you will receive pre-service orientations, training, and supplemental accident and liability insurance while on duty.
See our inspiring video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAUeesBmq2U
Eligibility Requirements
- 55 years of age or older
- No longer active in the work force
- Medically qualified physically and mentally to serve
- Willing to accept supervision
- Have an annual income, from all sources, not to exceed 200% of the poverty level (in order to receive stipend)
- Must not have an unsatisfactory criminal record, and can not be a registered sex offender
- Must be able to provide service a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Volunteer Benefits
- Tax-free stipend of $2.65 per hour of service
- Free meals during a service day
- Transportation reimbursement up to $2.00 per day ($7.60 for MARTA Mobility)
- Paid Time Off
- Pre-Service and on-going training
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Freddie Lovett
404-943-1070 x 125
flovett@esng.org
