Volunteer as Delaware Foster Grandparent Program

What

Volunteer Center: DE State Office of Volunteerism

Posted By: Delaware Foster Grandparent Program

Description:
The Delaware Foster Grandparent Program is now accepting applications from senior citizens, age 60 or over, to mentor/tutor with special needs children in day cares, Head Starts, schools, and detention center. Foster Grandparents must be willing to serve 15-40 hours a week. In turn, eligible Foster Grandparents will receive a tax-free stipend of $3.45 a hour, sick and vacation leave, ...

When

Duration:

Ongoing

Dates:

Dec 20, 2006 - Dec 31, 2010

Time of Day:

Morning , Afternoon

Week Day(s):

Mon

Tue

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Fri

Hours Needed:

3 , Flexible (per session)

Where
Location:	Contact Info:
Dover, DE 19901	Login to see details.

Who & How
Volunteers Needed:	15 , Flexible


Special Requirements:	Applicants must 60 years or older, willing to serve 15-40 hours a week, and sincerely interested in helping children. A background check is mandatory, as well as an annual physical both covered by the Delaware Foster Grandparent Program. A tax-free stipend of $3.45 per hour may be offered to those applicants who fall within the Federal income guidelines - this is based on a sliding scale. Previous experience or educational requirements not needed.

Interest & Skill Area
Education Classroom Aide English Language Instruction Literacy Reading Encouragement Teaching/Instruction Tutoring Family Services Related Child Care Mentoring Services