Adopt-A-Grandparent

Who we are

The Adopt-A-Grandparent program is a student-run program that works with the nearby Odd Fellows senior home to pair Whitman students with seniors. Adopt-A-Grandparent volunteers visit with their adopted grandparent once a week for about an hour. Together grandparents and grandkids tell stories, listen to music, read books, go for walks, play games, and do craft projects. Volunteers establish relationships with their adopted grandparents, providing consistent companionship and helping to improve the quality of life for the residents. Several special events also occur each semester, such as musical performances, wheel-chair aerobics, and makeover nights.

Applications

Applications are currently closed, but we'd love to have you join us next year! Please contact grandparent@whitman.edu for any questions concerning future involvement.

Contact Us

You can contact us by calling the Student Engagement Center (527-5183), or by emailing the Adopt-A-Grandparent intern (Allison Ramp) at grandparent@whitman.edu.

Spring 2013 Office Hours:

Tuesday 11am - 1pm
Thursday 11am - 1pm
Friday 2pm - 3pm