Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Events, Trainings, and Meetings • Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc.

Events

An annual volunteer recognition event is held each year with music, food, speakers and local, state and federal dignitaries recognizing volunteers for their achievements in their tribal communities. The event site is rotated each year to different tribal locations to support and recognize WI tribal communities and economies.

SAVE THE DATE 2023 Volunteer Recognition Event: Thursday May 18, 2023 at Legendary Waters Resort & Casino, Red Cliff WI

Senator Tammy Baldwin 2019 Volunteer Recognition Event

Meetings and Conferences

Senior Companion Advisory Committee: meetings are quarterly

Great Lake Native American Elder Association (GLNAEA): meetings are quarterly

Volunteer In-Service meetings held at tribal aging sites on a monthly basis.

Trainings

Elder volunteers are required to attend an orientation session to learn about program rules, policies and volunteer assignment. Once on-board volunteers are also required to attend an in-service session for 2 hours every month. In-service activities are focused on evidenced based aging programs to support and promote a healthy lifestyle for elders.