Lutheran Social Service - AmeriCorps Seniors - LSS AmeriCorps Seniors - Southern South Central MN

Foster Grandparent Program

Eligibility

To qualify as a volunteer you must be 55 years of age or older.

Voice

https://www.lssmn.org/services/older-adults/foster-grandparents

Service area

Nicollet County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Renville County, MN
Rice County, MN
Brown County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Martin County, MN
Blue Earth County, MN
McLeod County, MN
Sibley County, MN

Description

Trains and places persons age 55 and older to serve special needs children in schools, preschools, community centers, child care centers, and shelters. The volunteers in this program help children learn to read and provide one-on-one tutoring; mentor trouble teenagers and young mothers; care for premature infants or children with disabilities; help children who have been abused or neglected. Foster Grandparents serve between 15 and 40 hours per week depending on the program. This is an AmericCorps Seniors program.

Last Update

01/10/2026

What's Here

Older Adult Volunteers Foster Grandparent Program Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities

Providing organization

Lutheran Social Service - AmeriCorps Seniors