Places low-income men and women aged 60 years and higher in area schools, childcare
centers, and child agencies to volunteer 20 hours per week with children who
have special needs and to volunteer with frail elders at risk of losing independent
living.
Wish List
- computer equipment: PC (new)
- computer printer
- vehicle: minivan, van, or 4-passenger car (new or used in good condtion)
For Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion recognition
- birthday cards, sympathy cards
- blank note cards
- certificate paper
- children's books
- flower vases, flowers
- gift certificates
- jewelry
- pens, note pads
- picture frames
- tote bags
For Foster Grandparents/Senior Companions
- clothing
- gift certificates for gasoline
- long-distance phone cards
- nonperishable food
- postage stamps
Volunteers Needed
Volunteer Presenters: Speakers on topics related to aging well (nutrition; safety;
exercise; information on cancer, diabetes, heart disease; Medicare/Medicaid).
Also, topics related to children (child development, ADD-ADHD, building self-esteem
in children, communicating with children, literacy, etc.)