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1 person is interested
Good Samaritan Village
ORGANIZATION: Senior Companion Program of South Dakota
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1 person is interested
Help Adults Living In A Multi Level Care Facitlity
Good Samaritan Village offers a campus living environment with multiple levels of care. They are committed to offering a high quality of life by focusing on the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of their residents. You can help by providing companionship and in-home assistance to meet some of the needs of their residents.
Activities can include reading, reminiscing, sharing a meal, and helping with light tasks around the house. A small amount of assistance can make a difference in allowing the resident to remain in the independent. They look forward to the visits of someone of similar age and life experiences. Enrich their life and yours by giving of your time.
Terms: Site is handicapped accessible, Car Required, Volunteer must be at least 55 years of age, Volunteer must meet income eligibility requirement
Other Information Requested of Volunteers: Drivers license, Proof of Insurance, Criminal Background Information, Physical Exam, and References
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About Senior Companion Program of South Dakota
Location:
4800 W. 57th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106, US
Mission Statement
1. To offer free supportive, individualized services to the elderly and adults with special needs to help them maintain the highest level of independence with dignity, i.e. to help them stay living independently in their own home longer than expected - again at no cost to the client. 2 . To provide meaningful, stipended volunteer opportunities to limited income persons of age 55 years or older.
Description
Help Adults Live Independently Longer in Their Own Homes or Apartments
Through the Senior Companion Program, people age 55 and older provide assistance and friendship to homebound adults. 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 15 to 40 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, a meal allowance, an annual physical, paid sick leave and vacation, nine paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service and monthly training sessions provided.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3901 South Marion RoadSioux Falls, SD 57106
DATE POSTED
July 8, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55