AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent recruiting adults 55 or older to serve as mentors and tutors
AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent (FGP) recruiting adults 55 years or older to serve as mentors and tutors. FGP is a federally funded project that empowers adults aged 55 or older to contribute to their communities through volunteer service.
Members focus on school readiness and K-12 education success. As supporters, they assist children and youth with exceptional needs or multiple disabilities and those in after-school programming. Volunteers are hands-on to help with literacy, basic math, positive conversation, and recreational activities. Members provide appropriate behavior and social development guidance.
The special child-grandparent relationship helps children feel secure, gain self-confidence and enjoy learning, leading to healthy minds and bodies that foster future educational success.
Foster Grandparents often report that, because of the program, they gain a sense of purpose and accomplishment while giving back to the children they serve. FGP program cultivates relationships by giving extra attention and guidance needed to navigate pressing challenges. Children can advance through the support of AmeriCorps Seniors wisdom and skills.
Program benefits include:
- Participants are eligible to receive a bi-weekly stipend (non-taxed).
- Transportation and meal cost reimbursement during programming.
- Enhanced social engagement with community partners, students, and other program participants.
- Increased health benefits are associated with having a sense of community involvement.
- Access to continuous training and professional development.
Background screening required
To learn more or to apply for the program, contact Toni Robinson at Toni.Robinson@mobilecountyal.gov or call 251.574.6488. Click here to download an application.
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