Aging Services

Foster Grandparent Program

Make a difference - volunteer with the Foster Grandparent Program now!

Become a Foster Grandparent Program Volunteer!

Program Description Make a difference - volunteer with the Foster Grandparent Program

The program provides the opportunity for low-income seniors, 60 years of age or older, to serve 20 hours per week assisting children with special needs. Volunteers serve in a variety of settings throughout Salt Lake County including schools, shelters, daycare centers, and crisis centers for parents and children.

Benefits

$2.65 per hour stipend (not considered income and does not affect other entitlements such as subsidized housing, food stamps, Medicaid, etc.)
Mileage reimbursement for use of your vehicle or a free monthly bus pass
Free annual physical exam
Excess accident and auto insurance while providing volunteer service

Volunteer Requirements Ability to serve 20 hours per week, 60 years of age or older, monthly income of $1,128 per month or less for a single person household or $1,518 per month or less for a two-person household.

Training and Support

Orientation training is provided to all volunteers during the first six months of service
Volunteers also receive monthly in-service trainings

Contact Person

Program Assistant:	Linda Daniels
Telephone:	801.468.2855
Email:	ldaniels@slco.org
Address:	Salt Lake County Aging Services Foster Grandparent Program 2001 S State St STE S1400 Salt Lake City, Utah 84190