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Full Resource Name:
DR. PIPER CENTER - FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM
Address
2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-5346
Description:
Provides challenging volunteer opportunities for seniors as mentors and tutors for children and youth with special needs. While providing these meaningful experiences for the elderly, the enrollee helps children who have been abused or neglected, mentors troubled teenagers and young mothers, help students increase their reading ability to at least grade level and increases both behavioral and basic learning skills in children with learning and developmental disabilities. The heart of the program is the one-on-one daily attention that Foster Grandparents provide.
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General Information
Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Intake Process:
Call to register
Program Fees:
Free, but donation is greatly appreciated
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Seniors 55 years and older to serve as mentors and tutors to at-risk youth and children with special needs
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
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Date of Official Change:
July 3, 2023
Wishlist:
Grant writer, volunteers, fundraising assistance
Volunteer Opportunities:
Yes, call for information For volunteers who meet the income eligibility requirement, a tax-free stipend of $2.65 an hour is provided.
Employer ID:
650788551
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Mailing
2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Contacts
Margaret Baugher
Phone Numbers
Main
(239) 332-5346
Fax
(239) 332-7815