The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Foster Grandparent Program offers older adults an opportunity to help children in your community develop academic and life skills that are critical to their development and future successes. Sharing your time and experience can help children learn how to read, prepare younger students for school readiness, tackle tough subjects and make decisions that will keep them on the right path. We’ll match your skills and passions to opportunities that interest you, including those in elementary schools in Districts 86 and 89; faith based schools; Head Start sites; and pre-schools.

Foster Grandparent Volunteers must be age 55 or older and willing to serve between 20 and 40 hours a week. Foster Grandparents who are income eligible will receive a tax-free hourly stipend to help cover costs associated with volunteering. You don’t need formal experience in tutoring and mentoring to become a Foster Grandparent Volunteer. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will provide pre-service orientation and training to prepare you for this rewarding opportunity.

In Will County, contact Mari at 815-724-1134 or mruiz@cc-doj.org to learn more about volunteering.

Posted by Maggie Snow on Friday, May 8th, 2015 @ 7:01PM
Categories: volunteer
Tags: foster grandparent program, seniors, Will County