Porter-Leath - GENERATIONS - Foster Grandparent & RSVP Program(in DeSoto County, MS) & AmeriCorps
Address
3400 Prescott Road
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 577-2500
AKA:
TTS; DTD
Description:
Program offers two national service volunteer programs, the AmeriCorps Seniors Program with volunteers serving as Foster Grandparents and a state Americorps program. The Americorps Seniors programs bring children in need together with seniors in a mutually-beneficial experience. Foster Grandparent volunteers read, mentor and share time with children at schools, early childhood preschool centers, and residential treatment centers in Memphis and Shelby County, Fayette County, TN, and in DeSoto County, MS; the Americorps members provide literacy enrichment activities to children in Memphis, TN.
Hours:
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30pm; Volunteer Hours vary based on the volunteer's choice
Intake Process:
Call for information
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
The Americorps Seniors volunteers must be ages 55 and older, able to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours/week in Fayette or Shelby County, or DeSoto County, have limited income, pass a criminal background check and a physical exam to certify ability to care for children. Qualified participants receive small hourly stipend, transportation reimbursement, pre-service orientation and monthly training.
AmeriCorps: Must be at least 18 year or older, able to serve an average of 37.5 hours/week in Shelby County; pass a criminal background check and physical exam to certify ability to serve with children. Participants receive a monthly living allowance, and, if qualified, health care and/or child care benefits. Participants who successfully complete a service term receive a Segal Education award based on the length of their term, which can be used to pay for qualified educational expenses.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
May 11, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3400 Prescott Road
Memphis, TN 38118
Contacts
Judy Rautine
Clara Wells
Lashunda Sims
Richard Black
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 577-2500
AmeriCorps Program
(901) 577-2500 x1182
Foster Grandparent Program
(901) 577-2500
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Fayette County
- Shelby County
- Fayette County
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Fayette County
- Shelby County
- Fayette County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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