Volunteering for Senior Companions

Who is eligible to volunteer?

You are eligible to become a Senior Companion if you are age 55 or older, meet an income guideline and can serve 15-40 hours per week. You will get an hourly stipend for your services.

Income guidelines:

• One person household, the limit is $30,120
• Two person household, the limit is $40,380
• Three person household, the limit is $49,720
• Four person household, the limit is $60,000
• For family units with more than four members, add $5,140 for each additional member

*Fifty percent (50%) of these limits can be deducted in medical expenses so income could be more than listed if you have your own medical expenses.

As a volunteer, you may be involved in these activities:

• Conversing and listening
• Assisting with reading
• Writing letters or making phone calls
• Helping with grocery shopping or errands
• Sharing hobbies, recreation and social events
• Assisting with light housekeeping (making beds, doing dishes, dusting, etc.)
• Reminding the client to take their medications
• Accompanying them to the doctor
• Helping with paying bills and filling out forms
• Being present for exercises and walks

Read a full job description.