Foster Grandparents
The Foster Grandparent program offers m
en and women, 55 years and older, the opportunity to mentor and assist children by sharing expertise, knowledge, and caring on a volunteer basis.
Foster Grandparent volunteers work individually with children under the supervision of a teacher or child-care professional in elementary schools, preschools, Head Start classrooms, faith-based sites, or other nonprofit organizations. Volunteers serve between 15 to 40 hours per week. They may assist with academic projects or provide companionship and support to a child.
Income-qualified volunteers receive benefits including
- Nontaxable Stipend (Note that this is not a wage and does not affect Social Security, food stamp, rent assistance or other direct benefits that a volunteer may be receiving. The stipend is currently $2.65 per hour.)
- Mileage Reimbursement related to the volunteer work.
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Training
- Annual Health Screening
- Paid Holidays
- Social events
- Accident/Liability Insurance (secondary coverage only)
- Most Importantly, an opportunity to remain a vital part of the community.
RMDC's Foster Grandparent Program serves the following counties:
- Lewis & Clark
- Gallatin
- Silver Bow
- Deer Lodge
- Jefferson
- Broadwater
- Beaverhead
- Powell
- Park
Foster Grandparent volunteers strength the knowledge that they have gained over the years.
Resources 
Call 406-447-1680 for more information.
