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Foster Grandparent - Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Rochester

810 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55904

Eligibility

Older adults ages 55 and older in good general health who have dependable transportation and are residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties

Required documents

Background check

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

Call, email or visit website to fill out form

Fees

Donations accepted

Service area

Dodge County, MN Fillmore County, MN Freeborn County, MN Goodhue County, MN Houston County, MN Mower County, MN Olmsted County, MN Steele County, MN Wabasha County, MN Waseca County, MN Winona County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Volunteers provide 1:1 mentoring a few hours a week to at-risk youth to help them boost their self-esteem and overall success. Depending on need, volunteers support youth in a variety of settings including at public and private schools, Head Start locations, shelters, and day care centers. Benefits include: - Accident and liability insurance - Meeting new people, learning new things and having the satisfaction of helping others - Non-taxable stipend of $4 per hour. Must serve a minimum of 10 hours of service per week to qualify. - Orientation and ongoing training opportunities - Possible daily lunch on site - Recognition events - Transportation reimbursement to and from service site

Last Assured

09/08/2025

Providing organization

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - Rochester

Provides children and families with safe, stable homes; people with disabilities access to social services; and services for older adults