Get Started

GrandPals is designed to work through local organizations that are rooted in their communities. Whether you're a nonprofit, charity, school, library, seniors' residence, service club, or municipal program, you can bring GrandPals to life where you are.

Below are a few pathways to help you get started:

Request Sample Materials

Not sure if GrandPals is right for your community? Get a sneak peek.

We offer a small set of sample materials to help you understand the core of the program. These include outreach templates, volunteer onboarding tools, and sample in-class activity guides. They're perfect for internal presentations, grant applications, or discussions with potential school or community partners.

Just leave your email to receive access. You’ll also have the option to join our mailing list and receive updates about program improvements, funding opportunities, and training.

Streamline with the GrandPals Platform

When you’re ready to scale up or streamline your implementation, the full GrandPals platform is available to support you.

It unlocks powerful features, including:

• Volunteer management and communication tools
• Automated reminders and scheduling
• Session tracking and feedback tools
• Sponsor support and fundraising resources
• Custom community pages and printable outreach materials

The platform makes it easy to run a high-quality, high-impact program that stays true to the original vision while saving valuable staff and volunteer time.

Start a Self-Guided Program

Want to go deeper? You may be eligible to run a free, self-guided program using our full GrandPals Resource Library.

This starter pack includes everything you need to launch a meaningful, classroom-based version of the program in your community. From volunteer vetting tools to storytelling session guides, it supports every step of implementation.

Here’s how it works:

• Complete a short intake form so we can learn more about your organization.
• If your responses meet our basic readiness criteria, we’ll schedule a short call to confirm key supports are in place.
• Then we’ll send you a simple agreement to sign, confirming shared commitment to program fidelity and safety.
• Once signed, you’ll receive full access to the resource library.