Here is the perspective of Jenn Grant, volunteer at Fayston Elementary School and Brookside Primary School:
“When my daughters were young, one of their favorite things to do with their grandmother (my mom) was “Nature Club.” All the grandkids would assemble for a nature-themed activity for a few hours. Several decades later, I enjoyed dreaming up activities to do with my own grandkids. Our favorite was a scavenger hunt in the woods to find our list of items.
When I heard about Four Winds, I knew it was the perfect way for me to volunteer in my retirement. I get to go into the classrooms of my four grandkids and teach them about really cool things without having to dream them up myself! And, I am always amazed by how much I learn, too.
Inevitably, when I walk down a hallway in one of the schools with the Four Winds puppet stage, kids passing by will ask when we are coming to their class. It’s truly something they all look forward to.
I would really encourage other grandparents to volunteer with the program. Even if they don’t have grandkids in elementary school, being with all that youthful energy and enthusiasm is refreshing.”