Nemcsa Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Volunteer Programs

11/23/2022

NEMCSA AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers from throughout northeastern Michigan gathered at Alpena's Besser Museum for the programs annual Thanksgiving luncheon in-service. The museum was decked out for the annual holiday "The Festival of Lights". Volunteers enjoyed a educational holiday-themed planetarium show, including a virtual roller coaster ride!

We are truly grateful for our AmeriCorps Seniors! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

10/11/2022

October is National Fire Prevention Month. The Alpena Township Fire Department presented safety information, answered questions and demonstrated equipment to the AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Volunteer Programs for their monthly in-service.

09/29/2022

At the Grayling Community Fair today with many of our volunteer stations. CCCC Help Center Food Pantry provided a great variety of items for people (thank you volunteers for helping with that). River House, Crawford County Baby to Toddler Closet, Crawford County Commission on Aging & Senior Center, NEMCSA Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Volunteer Program, and MDHSS. Many opportunities to volunteer at one of these stations and more. Contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]

09/29/2022

Gratiot County Foster Grandma Julia works closely with 3 students who only speak Spanish. She translates to 2 kindergarten students, and one second grader. She said one of the students she works with was leaving and in Spanish told her “Goodbye and God Bless you”. It didn't take long for Grandma Julia to build a bond with this student!
Second grade teacher Mrs. Vance told FGP staff how valuable Grandma Julia is to their school, and how much the translating has helped the students and teachers.

09/29/2022

Thankful Thursday!

A nice remeinder how valuable Senior Volunteer Programs are! 😃

09/07/2022

09/07/2022

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Being a second-grader can be tough sometimes. Katherine Higgins makes the day a little easier for the students in Mrs. Contreras' classroom at East Leonard Elementary. "She looks kids in the eye, she just makes them feel loved," said Lindsey Contreras, "She just gives the best hugs." Higgins, who ev...

07/07/2022

NEMSCA Volunteer Programs recently honored the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Program volunteers with a drive-thru recognition. The volunteers were celebrated for their past year of service with a to-go lunch and a gift of thanks. Every year, our volunteers look forward to receiving a "years of service" pin, that indicates the number of years they have served their community in the FGP or SCP program. This year, one of our Foster Grandparent Volunteers celebrated 19 years of serving in a local school!
Thank you all for your commitment to service!

06/29/2022

NEMCSA Volunteer Programs recently honored the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Program volunteers with a drive-thru recognition. The volunteers were celebrated for their past year of service with a to-go lunch, and a gift of thanks. Every year, our volunteers look forward to receiving a "years of service" pin, that indicates the number of years they have served their community in the FGP or SCP program. This year, one of our Foster Grandparent Volunteers celebrated nineteen (19) years serving in a local school! Thank you all for your commitment to service!

11/24/2021

NEMCSA Senior Companion & Foster Grandparent volunteers enjoyed creating Thanksgiving crafts at the November 2021 In-Service meeting.

10/21/2021

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer Anita makes a difference by helping students thrive. Inspire change in your community—join today at AmeriCorps.gov/CoreValues