Seniors sought to aid area kids in the classroom
Foster grandparents help the teaching staff in educational facilities such as Head Start programs, public schools and developmental disability centers by working one on one with children who are having difficulties with their daily tasks.
Individuals 55 years of age or older that meet program income guidelines can join the Foster Grandparent family of volunteers and earn a stipend for their time. The stipend is not considered income and does not affect any income or benefits individuals are currently receiving.
Foster grandparents help the teaching staff in educational facilities such as Head Start programs, public schools and developmental disability centers by working one on one with children who are having difficulties with their daily tasks.
This is arranged and supervised by the teaching staff. Foster grandparents do not have to have any experience in education, just the patience to help a child and the willingness to show support of their accomplishments.
Foster grandparents also receive round trip mileage reimbursement to and from the assigned sites in their local area along with reimbursement of time and mileage to monthly meetings.
Foster grandparents must be willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week but can serve up to 40 hours per week. Participants also will earn paid holidays, vacation time, sick time and personal days while serving.
Participants will complete a BCI and FBI background check along with the National Sexual Predator background check.
Interested individuals can call Kirk Guisti, coordinator of the COAD Area I Senior Programs Office, at 330-987-7232 or email him at kguisti@coadinc.org.
The Area I office covers Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties with the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs.
Visit the website at www.coadinc.org.