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Published 3/5/26 5:44PM

Be a Volunteer Companion for a Senior!

Porchlight Friends
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Manitou Springs, CO
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Visits last 2 hours. You can commit to weekly visits or you can be a fill-in, as needed companion.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement, Transportation, Veterans
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Clear driving record. Minors can participate when accompanied by a participating adult. All screenings are paid for by Porchlight Friends.

    Description

    Be a Volunteer Companion for a Senior!

    Porchlight Friends offers companionship visits, lasting 2 hours, to assist older adults in their homes and to provide caregiver respite to those caring for older adults. Our companions assist with projects in the home, they help with light housework and can provide rides for errands to the store/bank/pharmacy and doctor appointments. We also provide respite care to those that are caring for an older loved one, giving them peace of mind while they enjoy some time for themselves.

    Our companions provide face-to-face interactions to help battle the loneliness and isolation felt by so many of our older community members.

    Visit our website: www.PorchlightFriends.org

    Location

    On-site
    Manitou Springs, CO, USA
    Directions

    We serve older adults throughout El Paso County.

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