Foster Grandparent Program | Blair Senior Services

As a Foster Grandparent, you're a role model, a mentor, and a friend. Serving at numerous local organizations -- including faith-based groups, Head Starts, schools and other youth facilities -- you help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives. Put simply, you give the kind of comfort and love that sets a child on the path towards a successful future.

When you volunteer, you're not just helping others -- you're helping yourself. Volunteering leads to new discoveries and new friends. Getting involved is the key.

FGP Volunteers through Blair Senior Services:

Willing to serve within Blair County,
Are over 55 years of age,
Have income that does not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
Committed to minimum assignment schedule of 15 service hours per week,
Willing to provide support service for the special needs of children,
Assigned to a community facility providing FGP services.

FGP Volunteer Benefits

Coordination of volunteer placement,
The opportunity to use your experience and skills,
The chance to learn something new every day,
Supplemental accident and liability insurance,
Tax-exempt stipend
Ongoing training throughout the service year.
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Annual fellowship and recognition events
Transportation Assistance (certain restrictions may apply)
Applicable benefits by volunteer station (varies)

Become a FGP volunteer today by contacting our FGP Coordinator:

Blair County FGP

1320 12th Avenue

Altoona, PA 16601

(814) 946-1235

(800) 245-3282

Currently enrolled Grandparents may use the following links for FGP Timesheet and FGP Travel Form.

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