Foster grandparent volunteers sought
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service agency, to offer guidance and encouragement to children and youth in the community, according to a news release.
Foster Grandparent volunteers are older adults who offer one-to-one mentoring and tutoring in the classroom and other settings to children and youth. Their presence and reassurance can help children and youth improve self-esteem, social and emotional development and literacy and math skills, the nonprofit said.
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