Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs of Greater Siouxland

06/10/2026

https://www.nwestiowa.com/mail-sun/a-grand-goodbye-schwartz-retires-after-13-years-as-foster-grandparent/article_9c4e1dd1-d700-4c85-8f12-de61fa82e682.html

Check out this amazing article! We are so thankful for all Eileen has done as a Foster Grandma

After 13 years and more 14,000 hours spent at Sheldon East Elementary School, Eileen Schwartz will step away from her position as a foster grandparent for the district.

06/06/2026

Check out this great article in the Sioux Center News!

Working with children in the classrooms after retirement, the Foster Grandparents Program provides retirees with the opportunity to serve as mentors to students and help them grow.

05/07/2026

🩵💙Volunteering benefits you and those you serve 🩵💙 Be part of the Foster Grandparent or Senior Companion programs! Contact our office for more information 712-476-2628 💜🩷

04/24/2026

Check out these numbers! Amazing that we are part of such a needed organization!

04/23/2026

Come visit us Saturday at Hy-Vee in Sioux Center

04/22/2026

Take some time to watch this short video on how volunteering changes lives. Our programs have 79 volunteers who give of their time, wisdom, love, and experience. The value of volunteering is immeasurable.

5 likes. "AmeriCorps Seniors: “Seize the Moment” PSA (60 seconds)"

04/21/2026

Why Volunteer?

Did you know that when you volunteer, you benefit yourself and those in need?

Volunteering is good for your physical health. Research shows that volunteers are less likely to develop high blood pressure and more likely to live longer compared to non-volunteers.
Volunteering improves your mental health. Volunteering promotes human connection, garners a greater sense of purpose, and promotes more happiness over time.
Volunteering is an investment in your future. Volunteering provides opportunities to develop new skills, make professional connections, stand out in the job market, and increase employment opportunities.
Volunteering is a powerful way to bridge divides. Coming together to address a shared obstacle or need can help communities overcome differences and unite under a common cause.

04/20/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we are proud to join America in celebrating the volunteers who choose service as their superpower. Community volunteers strengthen communities, open doors to opportunity, and spark lasting change. Thank you for showing up and making a difference!!

01/14/2026

Share and let others know we need more volunteers!!