Senior Companion Program
Senior Companion volunteers work one-on-one with the homebound frail elderly and assist clients with paying bills, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, and light housekeeping, and, most importantly, they develop friendships with their clients. The assistance Senior Companions provide their clients oftentimes allow recipients to stay at home rather than being institutionalized, resulting in major health care cost-savings for seniors, their families, and communities. Call 764-1612 for more information or to volunteer.
Senior Companions:
- Are age 60 or older
- Volunteer 20 hours per week
- Work with frail, at-risk, and homebound elderly
Senior Companion benefits include:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supplemental accident and liability coverage while on duty
- Annual recognition events
- Stipend for those who are income-eligible