Community Action of Greene County - Senior Companion Program

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of Columbia, Greene and Ulster Counties

Toll Free: 1-877-346-0331

The Senior Companion Program provides volunteer opportunities to older Americans to assist homebound, often isolated seniors maintain independence, comfort, and dignity in their lives.

Who Can Become a Senior Companion?

Adults age 60 and over with limited income

Those able to serve 15 to 40 hours per week
Those with a source of transportation

What do Senior Companions Do?

Visit with two or more homebound elderly weekly
Read, walk with, etc.
Assist with and/or share in a meal
Offer companionship and social interaction
Advocate
Provide respite for caregivers
Provide positive home transition services to eligible seniors recently discharged from the hospital or rehabilitation services.

What are the Benefits of becoming a Senior Companion?

Tax free hourly stipend
Paid holiday, sick, personal and vacation time
Transportation reimbursement assistance
Paid training
Secondary insurance while volunteering
Annual free physical exam
New friends and social contacts
Recognition of your contributions
Personal reward of helping a senior in need.

Contact Deborah Frederick: 518-943-9205 ext. 106 or email: dfrederick@cagcny.org

Community Action of Greene County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or sexual preference. Funding provided by: New York State Department of State-Community Services Block Grant and other federal and state programs; Greene County; the United Way; private foundations; as well as community and individual donations.