Be a local HERO and get involved today in the following counties:
Baker, Crook*, Deschutes*, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson*, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wasco*, and Wheeler.
(*FGP only counties)

Foster Grandparent Program engages low-income Americans aged 55 and older in providing one-on-one mentoring and academic support to children with special or exceptional needs.

Senior Companion Program engages low-income Americans aged 55 and older in providing supportive, individualized services to help homebound seniors and other adults maintain their dignity and independence.

Eligibility

  • Be at least 55 years of age.
  • Pass a background check. Participation is contingent upon a criminal history review.
  • Meet an income guideline as follows:

 

Yearly Monthly
1 Person  $31,300  $2,608
2 Person  $42,300  $3,525
3 Person  $53,300 $4,442
4 Person  $64,300  $5,358

Benefits:

  • $4.00 per hour non-taxable stipend
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Internet allowance
  • Sack Lunch reimbursement
  • Additional insurance coverage
  • Orientation
  • In-service trainings
  • Annual recognition

Our address is:

Teresa O’Halloran
AmeriCorps Seniors Project Director
P.O. Box 1602 Pendleton – 221 S. Main St. Ste. 4, OR 97801
Phone Numbers: Office (Pendleton) — 541-276-6074
E-mail: fgpscpinfo@ccsemail.org