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Foster Grandparent Program
The Foster Grandparent Program is a national volunteer program that provides older Americans the opportunity to put their life experiences to work helping children in their communities.
Foster Grandparents serve as mentors for at-risk children and youth in area schools, daycare centers, Head Start Centers and after school programs. Volunteers become the classroom "grandparent" and serve a scheduled 15 – 40 hours of service each week, working one-on-one with students and children with special or exceptional needs.
The Program is open to people age 55 and older that live on a limited income and enjoy reasonably good health. Seniors who are over the income guidelines may participate as non-stipended volunteers.
Eligible volunteers receive:
- Tax-free stipend of $2.65/hour
- Transportation reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Meal at the site
- Pre-service and monthly training
- Yearly physical
- Supplemental accident and liability insurance while on duty
- Recognition and the knowledge that they are making a difference in the life of a child.
The Foster Grandparent Program at St. Vincent Healthcare is funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Counties served include:
- Yellowstone
- Big Horn
- Carbon
- Blaine
- Musselshell
- Golden Valley
- Rosebud
We also serve the Crow, Ft. Belknap and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations.
If you are interested in learning more about the program or would like to apply, call 406-237-3485.
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