A great way for local seniors to earn extra income

Local senior citizens can now earn a little extra money through a program offered by Delta Community Action Foundation.   

The Delta Foster Grandparent Program provides a way for volunteers age 55 and over to stay active by serving children and youth in their communities. Volunteers can earn a stipend (non-taxable) that is intended to enable persons to volunteer their skills and abilities at no cost to themselves. Volunteers can also receive reimbursement on mileage to and from school. It is an excellent opportunity for seniors living on a fixed income to receive extra revenue while giving back to their communities.

The Foster Grandparent Program has been in existence for almost 60 years. Volunteers serve at thousands of local schools and organizations that:

• Help children learn to read and provide one-on-one tutoring

• Mentor troubled teenagers and young mothers

• Care for premature infants or children with disabilities

• Help children who have been abused or neglected

 The Delta Foster Grandparent Program serves eleven counties in Southern Oklahoma and is funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service and local donations.   If you are 55 or older and interested in volunteering with children, please call our office at 580-255-3222 or 405-756-1100. deltacommunityaction.org.