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
(888)205-3770
Voice
(507)512-1036
Voice
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
What's Here
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