Senior Companions

Senior Companion volunteers, age 55+, offer assistance with daily tasks and transportation to older adults who wish to stay active, healthy and continue living at home. Through weekly in-home visits a few hours a week, our trained volunteer companions offer assistance by:

•     Being a friend who listens and offers encouragement
•     Providing non-medical support - helping an older adult run errands, get to medical appointments, go grocery shopping, etc.
•     Sharing hobbies and interests such as playing cards, having a meal, going for a walk or doing a puzzle
•     Providing a break for family caregivers

Benefits include:

•     A non-taxable stipend of $2.65 per hour (You must work a minimum of 10 hours of service per week to qualify.)
•     Transportation reimbursement
•     On-going training opportunities
•     Recognition
•     Accident and liability insurance while volunteering
•     Meal allowance when meeting required criteria
•     Meeting new people, learning new things and having the satisfaction of helping others