Volunteer Grandparent Mentoring Program

Make a difference in the life of a child by becoming a foster grandparent.

Volunteer

Grandparent Mentoring Program

(AKA Foster Grandparent Program) – Join our team of volunteers throughout Eastern Connecticut to make a difference in the life of a child. Current volunteers enjoy feeling connected to the children they serve and often speak with smiles as they share about their time in the classroom with students and teachers.

Benefits Include:

Self Esteem

Volunteers experience a higher level of self-esteem often credited to continued participation in community service.

Reimbursement

Volunteers receive mileage or transportation cost reimbursement and are eligible to receive a non-taxable stipend without an impact on other services they may receive.

Insurance

Volunteers are insured while on the job.

Requirements

Program Requirements

Spend 15 or more hours a week in a day care, Head Start Program, or elementary school classroom
Age 55 or older and low-income
Work one-on-one or with small groups of young children and students under the supervision of a teacher.
Model social skills, encourage age appropriate interaction & participation, and comfort & encourage a child.
Reinforce teaching in academic areas.
Play games, model language with songs & conversation