Grand Times is an intergenerational volunteer program of District 113 that provides opportunities for retired and older members of the community to share their time and talents with students and staff at Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools.

The program seeks to:

• Match senior citizens and/or retirees in partnerships with Deerfield and Highland Park High School students and faculty
• Use the strengths, interests, and experiences of older adults in mentoring/assisting high school students
• Provide senior citizens/retired persons with the opportunity to contribute their time, knowledge, wisdom and skills to the school and general community
• Encourage connections between high school students and senior citizens/retired persons in the community

The process involves:

• Grand Times interviews of prospective members
• Matching of volunteers with faculty requests through the use of liaisons at DHS and HPHS
• Appropriate placement of volunteers by Grand Times Coordinators

 

For additional information, contact Carla Medbery at 224-765-1006 or by email at cmedbery@dist113.org.