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8 people are interested
Friendly Visiting Companion
ORGANIZATION: SCP OF WATERBURY
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8 people are interested
Be a friend to an older adult living in their own home and receive a tax-free hourly stipend. Seniors age 55 and up are needed daily to help others who continue living independently. Read the newspaper, take walks for exercise, share your hobbies and reminisce. This federal Companion Program offers volunteer training, medical insurance and travel reimbursement in addition to warmth and gratitude of service recipients.
More opportunities with SCP OF WATERBURY
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About SCP OF WATERBURY
Location:
232 N Elm St, Waterbury, CT 06702, US
Mission Statement
"To improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standand of living, foster self improvement ,and maximize self empowerment."
Description
Help Adults in Need of Extra Assistance
Through the Senior Companion Program, people age 55 and older provide voluntary care and assist disabled and frail, homebound adults to remain independent. Senior Companions also provide relief to family caregivers in need of a break for a short time during the day. serve frail older adults and their caregivers, adults with disabilities, and those with terminal illnesses. Senior Companions usually visit with two or more clients on a weekly basis for a minimum of 15 hours per 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. Other benefits include travel reimbursement, some meals during service, a free annual medical exam and liability insurance while on duty. Pre-Service orientation and monthly training sessions provided.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Senior Companion Program- New Opportunities Inc.232 North Elm StreetWaterbury, CT 06702
DATE POSTED
December 1, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 15 hours per week minimum