Volunteers for Community Impact

07/13/2026

A shy student who rarely speaks up came alive during storytime. When an OTTER volunteer read a book about friendship, this child asked questions, laughed, and even shared personal connections. One teacher said: Our classroom volunteer has had such a positive impact.

07/13/2026

We are celebrating our amazing Foster Grandparent, Grandma Katrina, who received the well-deserved award of "OTTER Volunteer of the Year"!! Congratulations, Grandma Katrina, our ODN Family is grateful for ALL you do for our children, families, and staff!! 🎊🩷🤩
Volunteers for Community Impact

07/10/2026

The health impact is real. Increased risk of mortality from social isolation has been compared to smoking 15 ci******es a day. Help us fight isolation and improve senior health through simple, meaningful connections. Recruiting volunteers now for our mentorship program.

07/09/2026

I loved establishing a routine the kids came to rely on. I always sang a song about reading at the end of the session. One day I forgot and the students reminded me. - Janel Dagon, OTTER Volunteer. That's impact. That's memory. That's love.

07/08/2026

By 4th grade, it matters. Approximately 64% of fourth-grade students nationwide are not reading proficiently. Early intervention changes everything. FGP volunteers help young readers develop critical skills that unlock their future. Ready to make an impact? We're hiring tutors.

07/07/2026

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07/03/2026

The students always cheer when our OTTER volunteer arrives in the classroom. They are eager to see what new books she reads to them, and what books she leaves for them to take home. Students who previously were not interested in the library section of the classroom now select it independently. - Ashley Pate, Ferguson Early Head Start

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07/02/2026

One in four seniors is socially isolated. But it doesn't have to be this way. Volunteers make all the difference. 💙 Join FGP today and become the connection a senior needs.

06/30/2026

Your voice matters. OTTER volunteers read aloud to children ages 3-5 in Head Start programs. One volunteer shared: The joy on their faces when they hear a story is everything.