Our Family Services SCP Program

HELP ADULTS IN NEED OF EXTRA ASSISTANCE

Through the Senior Companion Program, people age 55 and older provide assistance and friendship to homebound elders and adults with disabilities. Senior Companions serve frail older adults and their caregivers, adults with disabilities, and those with terminal illnesses. Senior Companions usually serve two to four clients on a weekly basis, serving approximately 20 hours a week. If you are interested in being a Senior Companion, you must meet income eligibility requirements, and for your time you will receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Other benefits include reimbursement for transportation, some meals during service, an annual physical, and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided.