Make Independence a Reality  
Senior Companions help with reading, sharing a meal, taking a walk, providing respite for family caregivers and help with escorting a client to the doctor's office and shopping.

Senior Companions are not housekeepers, personal care assistants or overnight / long term respite providers. Senior Companions provide elderly seniors with help in living independently with diginity.

Qualifications

• Be at least 60 years of age
• Meet income guidelines
• Have a sincere desire to help elderly seniors remain independent.
• Give 15 hours per week to volunteer

Benefits to the Clients

• Offering companionship and friendship to elderly adults
• Providing limited transportation

Benefits to Volunteers

• Receive a modest tax-free hourly stipend
• Reimbursement for transportation
• Accident and liability insurance while volunteering
• Pre-service and monthly training sessions with leadership opportunities
• Be part of the solution
• Know that you have made a difference in another senior's life!
• Those not meeting income guidelines can volunteer without receiving a stipend.

For More Information

• Senior Corps