Through their service, Foster Grandparent volunteers find a reason to live, to love. In Southeast Arkansas, most Foster Grandparents serve special needs children in Elementary Schools and Daycare Centers. To help meet President Clinton's America Reads Challenge, many Foster Grandparents are serving as reading tutors after receiving special training from a reading specialist. Men and women 60 and older who meet income guidelines. Volunteers must be in good health.
Handicapped persons are welcome to serve.
Able to serve 20 hours per week, usually four hours per day. Annual physical exam. Hot meal provided by the work station. Paid orientation and in-service training. Companionship with fellow seniors.