The Senior Companion Program offers low-income men and women 60 years of age and older the opportunity to provide individualized care and assistance to other seniors and adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, mental illness and/or conditions that make them frail and at-risk. Senior Companions add richness to their clients' lives. They also support other alternative care services funded by the Office of Services to the Aging such as care management and respite care which allow seniors to remain living in their own home. Senior Companions serve on average 20 hours per week and receive a stipend of $2.65 per hour. In addition, the volunteers receive transportation assistance, insurance, a daily meal and annual medical check-up.
All Senior Companions complete 40 hours of orientation prior to service and are required to participate in monthly in-service training sessions. Potential volunteers must be 60 years of age or older and low income.
Use the Search for Services to find the Senior Companion Program nearest you.
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