The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a child-centric program that provides an opportunity for children to connect with older adults on a daily basis. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers use their life experiences to help the children learn new skills and gain the confidence needed to succeed.
The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent program offers a multigenerational avenue for developing meaningful relationships, deep connections and shared experiences that are long-lasting. We place AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers into the San Francisco Foster Grandparent program operated by Felton Institute. We are an AmeriCorps Seniors grantee and receive funds through their Foster Grandparent program. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are older adults, aged 55 and older, who offer support and wisdom to children in the San Francisco Bay Area. They are matched within childcare and school settings to help children with literacy and other developmental activities.
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are tutors, mentors and friends who enrich young lives by sharing knowledge and experience through one-on-one classroom activities, group activities, reading support, creative play, field trips and much more. They have a passion for helping children and youth to succeed. AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers bring their unique talents, kindness, focus and consistency to the children they support, who often do not have an older adult with whom to connect.
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers receive a small, TAX-FREE hourly stipend (that will not affect governmental benefits) and transportation reimbursement (dependent on budget) for their contributions.
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Foster Grandparent program are matched within childcare and school settings to help children with literacy and other developmental activities. They serve between 10-20+ hours a week in preschools, elementary schools, and various community childcare settings.
To become an AmeriCorps Senior volunteer, applicants must be:
- Aged 55 or older
- San Francisco resident
- Available to serve 10-20+ hours per week
Income-eligible volunteers receive a small tax-free hourly stipend that does not impact other government benefits. Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be deducted from income to meet eligibility requirements.
Volunteer Today!
If you’re interested in making a difference in the lives of children in our community, please consider volunteering today!
- To Apply: Fill out and download our Volunteer Interest Form.
- To Submit: Upload your completed form using this secure upload link.
For any questions, please email us at volunteers@felton.org.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hours (Mon-Fri): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Service Area: The City and County of San Francisco, California
Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
Office Address: 1170 Market Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
Office Phone: (415) 751-9786
Program Email: volunteers@felton.org
Office Location Information: Directly adjacent to the Civic Center / UN Plaza BART station. Parking is minimal so public transportation is recommended.
Felton Institute is a proud grantee of AmeriCorps Seniors. We receive funding from them to operate their San Francisco Foster Grandparent program.