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 Frequently Asked Questions by Potential Volunteer Stations

	What is a Volunteer Station?
	A Volunteer Station is a facility where the Foster Grandparent volunteers with children. Volunteer Stations are most often child care centers, hospitals and schools.

	What are the requirements to become a Volunteer Station?
	To qualify, you must be a public agency: private non-profit, or proprietary health care agency. You’ll be required to provide 20 hours per week of meaningful job assignments where Foster Grandparents work directly with at-risk children. Volunteer Stations provide each Foster Grandparent with training and supervision.

	Is there a lot of paperwork that’s a part of being a Volunteer Station?
	Volunteer Stations fill-out quarterly reports, an annual accomplishment report and an evaluation of each Foster Grandparent.

	Does the Volunteer Station select the Foster Grandparent?
	Yes. Foster Grandparent Program staff conducts the first screening then the Volunteer Station interviews the candidate to determine if there’s a match.

	What do Foster Grandparents do at the Volunteer Station?
	It varies. Grandparents give one-on-one attention to children struggling with math, reading and low self-esteem. They read stories and assist with child care activities to engage, support and care for these troubled children.

	Does the Volunteer Station pay for the Foster Grandparent?
	Yes and no. We ask for a $650 donation per Foster Grandparent per year, but this request is by no means a requirement.

	Who determines the Foster Grandparent's role at the Volunteer Station?
	You can customize the Foster Grandparent's job description to meet his or her needs as long as they’re working directly with at-risk children and your are utilizing the Grandparent's skill set.

	What happens if the Foster Grandparent doesn’t work out?
	In the rare occasions when this happens, Grandparents can transfer to another Station that’s a better fit for both parties.

	How can I become a Volunteer Station?
	It’s simple. Just contact our office by phone, fax or e-mail, and we’ll send you an application packet. We look forward to hearing from you.

Laura Wildt Project Manager E-mail: lwildt@voacolorado.org Telephone: 303-297-0408 Fax: 720-264-3312

       LIST OF VOLUNTEER STATIONS

	DENVER
	Denver County
	Child Care Facilities:
	Auraria Child Care Center Catholic Charities/Child Development Center Catholic Charities/Marjorie Reed Child Opportunity Program Denver Health Medical Center Hope Center Human Service Inc. - Florence Crittenton Mile High Child Care Association, Edna Oliver Mile High Child Care Association, George Washington Carver Mile High Child Care Association, Westwood Volunteers of America Rainbow House Warren Village Learning Center
	Hospitals:
	Denver Health Medical Center           National Jewish Hospital
	Schools:
	Barnum Elementary, Denver Public Schools Columbine Elementary, Denver Public Schools Ebert Elementary, Denver Public Schools Mount Saint Vincent Home National Jewish - Kunsberg School Philips Elementary, Denver Public Schools
	Youth Services Center:
	Gilliam Youth Services
	Arapahoe County
	Child Care Centers:
	Young Parenting Program at William Smith High School, Aurora
	Schools:
	Cherrelyn Elementary School, Englewood Clayton Elementary School, Englewood Maddox Elementary School, Englewood Sinclair Middle School, Englewood
	Youth Service Center:
	Excelsior Youth Center Marvin W. Foote Youth Service Center
	Jefferson County
	Child Care Facilities:
	Lakewood Head Start, Green Mountain Lakewood Head Start, Lasley Lakewood Head Start, Mulholm Lakewood Head Start, Patterson Cottages Lakewood Head Start, Shepherd of the Hills Lakewood Head Start, Stein Cottages Lakewood Head Start, The Lakewood Center
	Schools:
	Jefferson County Open School
	Adams County
	Schools:
	Baker Elementary School, Adams 50 Coronado Hills Elementary School, Adams 12 Fairview Elementary School, Adams 50 Harris Park Elementary School, Adams 50 McElwain Elementary School, Adams 12 Metz Elementary School, Adams 50
	Youth Service Center:
	Adolescent Day Treatment Center
	FT. COLLINS  LOVELAND
	Larimer County
	Child Care Facilities:
	Family Center United Day Care, Ft. Collins United Day Care, Loveland
	Schools:
	B.F. Kitchen Elementary School, Thompson School District Berthoud Elementary School, Thompson School District Bill Reed Middle School, Thompson School District Cottonwood Plains, Thompson School District Sarah Milner Elementary School, Thompson School District Stansberry Elementary School, Thompson School District Truscott Elementary School, Thompson School District Winona Elementary School, Thompson School District
	Youth Service Center:
	Turning Point
	COLORADO SPRINGS
	El Paso County
	Child Care Facilities:
	Children's University Colorado Springs Day Care Center Colorado Springs Day Nursery
	Schools:
	Fountain Valley YMCA Ivywild Elementary School Washington Elementary School
	Youth Service Center:
	Spring Creek Youth Services Center Zeb Pike Youth Services
	BOULDER
	Boulder County
	Child Care Facilities:
	Boulder Teen Parenting Boulder Day Nursery

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For more information on the Foster Grandparent Program
Contact: Laura Wildt - 303-297-0408
E-mail: lwildt@voacolorado.org