FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM | SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM OF GREATER SIOUXLAND, THE
1510 Fourteenth Street, Rock Valley, IA 51247
Eligibility
Open to individuals age 55 and older; Must be able to volunteer 15 hours per week
Required documents
Application, personal information
Hours
Rock Valley office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Sioux City office call for appointment
Languages
English
Application process
Submit application, schedule interview, background checks
Fees
None
Service area
Obrien County, Iowa
Lyon County, Iowa
Osceola County, Iowa
Monona County, Iowa
Sioux County, Iowa
Plymouth County, Iowa
Woodbury County, Iowa
Description
| Grandparent aged volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers in schools and daycare classrooms for children and youth who need extra attention. Work one-on-one or in small groups under supervision of trained professional staff at school, Head Start and daycare centers. The program offers a tax-free stipend for those who meet income guidelines, transportation reimbursement, and monthly training sessions. |
What's Here
Providing organization
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM OF GREATER SIOUXLAND, THE
Volunteer opportunities for seniors 55 years or better to assist children or those in need of assistance with possible financial benefits by serving.