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13 people are interested
Senior Companion Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Our Family Services SCP Program
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13 people are interested
Become a Senior Companion volunteer and provide friendly visits to housebound elders and adults with disabilities! Know that you can make independence a reality!
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About Our Family Services SCP Program
Location:
3830 E. Bellevue St., Tucson, AZ 85716, US
Mission Statement
Senior Companions are volunteers age 55 and over who make a difference by providing assistance and friendship to adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills.
Description
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Tucson Metropolitan AreaTucson, AZ 85716
DATE POSTED
May 30, 2017
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Serve clients for 15 or more hours per week