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The Foster Grandparent Program is part of Senior Corps, a nationwide program sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service and administered locally by the City of Raleigh Neighborhood Enrichment Services Division.
Orientation and Training
Foster Grandparents receive 40 hours of orientation and pre-service training. This includes 20 hours of classroom training, provided by the staff of the Foster Grandparent program, and 20 hours in which participants shadow experienced Foster Grandparents.
During orientation, Foster Grandparents learn about the purpose, benefits and regulations of the program, volunteer sites and children to be served.
Stipend
Foster Grandparents serve four hours per day, five days a week. For their services, they receive an hourly stipend. The amount is set by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is not based on the minimum wage. Payments to volunteers do not reduce eligibility for government assistance or services.
Sign Up or Learn More
If you would like more information about the Foster Grandparent Program and how you can take part, call the Neighborhood Enrichment Services Division at 919-996-6295. Download Application
Information Session - June 6
The City of Raleigh Foster Grandparent Program will be holding an informational meeting for any adults 55 years and older who are interested in volunteering 20 hours weekly with children in the community.
Please join us on Monday, June 6th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Raleigh, to hear more about the program and have questions answered by program staff and participants. Registration is not required!
For more information, please email commserv@raleighnc.gov or call 919-996-4330.