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Foster Grandparent Program

Foster Grandparent Program

Are you 55 or older? Do you love working with children and want to give back to your community? We’ve got a solution for that.

 

Our classroom grandparent volunteers serve within our three early childhood education centers in Lincoln. In partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, our Foster Grandparent Program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over, to stay active by serving children in the community – volunteer stipend, meals, and mileage included!

 

Apply to Volunteer or Join Our Waitlist

First Name *
Last Name *
(Must Be Over 55)

In order to qualify, your household income for the next 12 months must be at or below:

  • $31,920 for a family of one
  • $43,280 for a family of two
  • $54,640 for a family of three
  • $66,000 for a family of four
  • Add $5,680 for each additional member of your household over 4.

If you do not meet household income requirements, please check below if you are interested in other volunteer opportunities at Community Action:

 

 

 

Classroom grandparents are mentors, role models, and friends to our Head Start enrolled children. This unique and rewarding opportunity positively impacts the lives of children in our community!

 

Additional Benefits

  • Stipend ($4.00/hour) 
  • Professional development opportunities and paid training
  • Transportation reimbursement and meals provided
  • Paid volunteer time off (vacation, holidays)
  • Opportunities to make new friends 

 

Eligibility

  • Age 55 or older
  • Love for children
  • Able to serve 15 - 35 hours per week
  • Income is 200% of the federal poverty level, with some exceptions

 

Want to Learn More?

For questions please contact:

Sam Bates
Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator
(402) 875-9320
sbates@communityactionatwork.org

 

Apply today, if you want to make a difference in the life of a child as a classroom grandparent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Locations in Lancaster and Saunders Counties

Main Office
210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 471-4515 or Contact Us
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saunders County Office
365 W. 1st Street, Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 277-7330 or Contact Us

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