Volunteers should have sewing, knitting or crocheting skills and have patience. In conjunction with creative arts therapists, assist seniors with physical and psychological disabilities in completing a variety of arts and crafts projects. Volunteers should have patience and some basic knowledge of arts and crafts. Volunteers should have patience and some basic knowledge of gardening. Volunteers should have patience.
Volunteers provide individual attention and assistance to frail elderly.
Volunteers, preferably seniors, should possess patience, compassion and enthusiasm. The Foster Grandparents help the children develop new skills and gain self-esteem. They offer unconditional love, an element often lacking in the children's lives. A non-taxable stipend is provided. Increase outreach to volunteers by sending birthday cards, making telephone calls, facilitating paperwork, and assisting with three recognition events each year.