The Foster Grandparent Program is built upon the natural bond between the young and the old. It provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for adults in our communities. If you love to read or play board games with children or perhaps review their classwork under the supervision of the teacher, you can be a volunteer Foster Grandparent at a local elementary school, day care center, afterschool program, hospital etc. All volunteers receive a monthly stipend to cover the cost of volunteering. This stipend does not effect social security, SSI, Medicaid, housing or other government benefits.

60 years of age or over. Income eligible. Out of the regular work force. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hrs a week at a local elementary school, nursery school, hospital or day care center. All volunteers will receive training before they are assigned to a site.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adolescents (13-17) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Children (5-12)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Afternoons Weekdays Mornings

Frequency Available

Weekly

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (55+)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Arts & Culture Mentoring Services Education & Training

Skills And Knowledge Desired

Reading Tutoring Teaching

Contact Person:
Christine Voss, Program Director Of Foster Grandparents Program And Money Management Program, (phone), (email)

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Address:

1646 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (See a map)

Directions:

From the West: Take I-195 East towards New Bedford and Cape Cod Take exit 15 South MA-18, downtown exit. Take the Purchase St. exit. Take right on Purchase St. Coastline Elderly will be on the right at 1646 Purchase St. From the East: Take I-195 West towards New Bedford/Providence Take exit 15 - MA-18, towards downtown Take the Weld St. exit Turn left on Purchase St. Coastline Elderly is on the left - 1646 Purchase St. From the North: Take Route 24 South to Taunton Take exit 12, MA-140 South towards New Bedford Merge onto exit 2A - I-195 East towards Cape Cod Take exit 15 South MA-18, Downtown exit. Take Purchase St. Exit Turn right onto Purchase St. Coastline Elderly is on the right - 1646 Purchase St.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: outside building Purchase St

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Fairhaven North Dartmouth South Dartmouth
Counties:		Bristol Plymouth

Web Site: http://www.coastlineelderly.org/volunteer/foster.htm