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:

  • $30,120 for a family of one
  • $40,880 for a family of two
  • $51,640 for a family of three
  • $62,400 for a family of four

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.