Opportunities range from tutoring to gardening. Volunteers are the primary deliverers of home-delivered meals through senior nutrition programs. Intergenerational Programs , or those that link seniors with youth, allow older people to tutor or mentor children in schools, libraries or other settings. Sharing life experiences while also helping a child read or learn a craft builds bridges across the generations. The Foster Grandparent Program is for people age 60 or older who want to offer emotional support to infants, children and teenagers.
Foster grandparents participate in orientation and training workshops throughout their service.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program links volunteers with nursing facility residents to help solve problems, and protect and promote their rights and quality of life. The Money Management Program is co-sponsored by the Illinois Department on Aging and AARP in certain areas of the state. Volunteers are trained to work with seniors who need help with their finances. E-mail us your answer.