Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program of Southern Maine

Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program of Southern Maine The Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals 55 and over.

The Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program, sponsored by The Opportunity Alliance, provide volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and over, interested in volunteering in schools, child development centers, Head Start, adult day programs and private homes throughout York, Cumberland, and Western Oxford counties. Volunteers living at less than 200% of poverty are eligible to rece

ive a non-taxable stipend in return for a 15 – 40 hour a week commitment. Non-stipended opportunities are available for those interested in 10 hours per week. Through the Foster Grandparent Program, volunteers are committing 15 to 40 hours a week in schools, child development centers, Head Start and homes, tutoring and mentoring children with special needs. Senior Companions make independence a reality for frail elders and their families through the provision of companionship to increase socialization, transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other essential errands, and respite for family caregivers. Visit the national Foster Grandparent program and Senior Companion program website at www.seniorcorps.gov

We had the best time celebrating our fantastic volunteers, and honoring the 50th anniversary of the Senior Companion pro...
07/11/2024

We had the best time celebrating our fantastic volunteers, and honoring the 50th anniversary of the Senior Companion program, in 1950's style!

Watch this WMTW-TV video about the Senior Companion program! Thanks to our wonderful volunteer Liz and her client for te...
04/01/2024

Watch this WMTW-TV video about the Senior Companion program! Thanks to our wonderful volunteer Liz and her client for telling their story so beautifully.

Opportunity Alliance in need of more Senior Companion Program volunteers

Check out this WMTW-TV video of our very own Grammie Fran and Auntie Judy! Thanks to Gerald E. Talbot Community School f...
03/13/2024

Check out this WMTW-TV video of our very own Grammie Fran and Auntie Judy! Thanks to Gerald E. Talbot Community School for their support of our program and letting us film this fantastic story.

Maine volunteers help bridge the gap between generations

12/19/2023

Chloe and crew with Jingle Bells!

12/19/2023

Trombones and dancing!

We had a very festive December In-Service!Thanks to Chloe and her trombonist friends for entertaining us with some carol...
12/19/2023

We had a very festive December In-Service!

Thanks to Chloe and her trombonist friends for entertaining us with some carols!

On Thursday we took many of our volunteers on a boat tour through Casco Bay! We were lucky to have wonderful weather and...
08/04/2023

On Thursday we took many of our volunteers on a boat tour through Casco Bay! We were lucky to have wonderful weather and had a fantastic day enjoying the sites together.

Thank you SP+ Parking for supplying the shuttle bus and the fantastic driver! They helped us safely get everyone from our parking lot to the boat and we are so thankful for their help.

Way to go Fran!
07/27/2023

Way to go Fran!

About 19,000 Maine residents over 65, many of them low-income women living alone, will be made eligible for the program under the new law.

Thanks AAA Northern New England for a great class on defensive driving for our Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion v...
07/13/2023

Thanks AAA Northern New England for a great class on defensive driving for our Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers!

This week our Director Sonya and Foster Grandparent Fran have been in Washington DC at the AmeriCorps Seniors Convening!...
05/25/2023

This week our Director Sonya and Foster Grandparent Fran have been in Washington DC at the AmeriCorps Seniors Convening! This annual meeting brings together programs from around the country to learn and celebrate all the wonderful things Senior volunteers do. Fran was invited to speak about how service changes lives and did a fantastic job.

Seen here: AmeriCorps Seniors Directory Atalaya Sergi, Foster Grandparent Fran Seeley, SVP Director Sonya Thibeau, AmeriCorps Director Michael Smith

Attention Portland residents! Check out this opportunity to get involved and learn more about Age Friendly initiatives i...
05/23/2023

Attention Portland residents! Check out this opportunity to get involved and learn more about Age Friendly initiatives in Portland.

Attend our upcoming community summit to learn more about Age Friendly Portland!

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222 St. John Street Suite 302B
Portland, ME
04102

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12077730202

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