Sharing wisdom and shaping futures.
What is the Foster Grandparent Program?
The Friends Foster Grandparent Program connects caring adults ages 55+ who are on a fixed income with children in need of guidance and support. Volunteers serve between five and forty hours each week in schools, childcare centers, or after-school programs across New Hampshire. Eligible seniors receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursements, meal reimbursements, paid time off, and annual recognition events.
Ready to make a lasting impact as a Classroom Grandparent in New Hampshire?
Join us in shaping the future—one child at a time.
Call us Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM at 603-228-0141 or complete the form to learn more about the Foster Grandparent Program and see if you qualify for this opportunity.
© 2024 The Friends Program is a non-profit agency that strengthens communities by building positive connections and solutions for at-risk youth, families, and seniors.
This program is made possible in part through funding by the NH Department of Health and Human Services.
GENERATIONS OF LEARNING
Schools: Classroom grandparents provide one-on-one attention to students, helping them achieve their academic goals. Whether it's learning to read, practicing math, mentoring at-risk children, or supporting students with learning disabilities, classroom grandparents are there to encourage and support.
Childcare Centers: Classroom grandparents give caring attention to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, aiding in early literacy, language, cognitive development, and social skills. Through positive play, reading, modeling, and nurturing, they help lay the foundation for early learning.
How does it work?
What are the benefits?
- Feel valued and connected to your community while making a difference.
- Benefit from regular workshops and consistent support from a Friends Program coordinator.
- Connect with other program volunteers.
- Bring stability and consistency to your days, creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
- Receive a tax-free stipend as an income-eligible adult aged 55+.
Become a classroom grandparent through our Friends Foster Grandparent Program, an AmeriCorps Seniors initiative, and share your time and knowledge with the next generation. As a classroom grandparent, you’ll create meaningful connections while mentoring children, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
© 2024 The Friends Program is a non-profit agency that strengthens communities by building positive connections and solutions for at-risk youth, families, and seniors.
This program is made possible in part through funding by the NH Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the Foster Grandparent Program?
The Friends Foster Grandparent Program connects caring adults ages 55+ who are on a fixed income with children in need of guidance and support. Volunteers serve between five and forty hours each week in schools, childcare centers, or after-school programs across New Hampshire. Eligible seniors receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursements, meal reimbursements, paid time off, and annual recognition events.
Schools: Classroom grandparents provide one-on-one attention to students, helping them achieve their academic goals. Whether it's learning to read, practicing math, mentoring at-risk children, or supporting students with learning disabilities, classroom grandparents are there to encourage and support.
Childcare Centers: Classroom grandparents give caring attention to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, aiding in early literacy, language, cognitive development, and social skills. Through positive play, reading, modeling, and nurturing, they help lay the foundation for early learning.
How It Works
Join us as a Foster Grandparent Program volunteer and experience these rewarding benefits:
- Feel valued and connected to your community while making a difference.
- Benefit from regular workshops and consistent support from a Friends Program coordinator.
- Connect with other program volunteers.
- Bring stability and consistency to your days, creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
- Receive a tax-free stipend as an income-eligible adult aged 55+.
You have a lifetime of experience. Share it with the next generation.
Sharing wisdom and shaping futures.
GENERATIONS OF LEARNING
Become a classroom grandparent through our Friends Foster Grandparent Program, an AmeriCorps Seniors initiative, and share your time and knowledge with the next generation. As a classroom grandparent, you’ll create meaningful connections while mentoring children, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
You have a lifetime of experience. Share it with the next generation.
You have a lifetime of experience. Share it with the next generation.
Interested in becoming a Classroom Grandparent but not in New Hampshire? Visit the Americorps Seniors website for more opportunities.