Looking for Volunteers 55+
ORGANIZATION: NEW ORLEANS COUNCIL ON AGING SCP
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The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is conducting a recruitment campaign seeking healthy individuals 55 years of age and older, willing to serve as Senior Companions to other adults who live independently. Senior Companions provide support to family caregivers. They assist with daily tasks necessary to maintaining independence.
Without the help of Senior Companions, many older adults would not be able to continue living at home and would need more expensive, less personal care.
Volunteer opportunities are available in Orleans Parish.
Join SCP and help make independence a reality for seniors!
1 Shift
- 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM CST - Spots available: 10+
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About NEW ORLEANS COUNCIL ON AGING SCP
Location:
2475 Canal Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70119, US
Mission Statement
Senior Companions make independence a Reality.
Description
Seniors Helping Seniors - 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 one to two clients on a weekly basis, serving 5-40 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, 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
2475 Canal StreetSuite 400New Orleans, LA 70119
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Serve between 5-40 hours per week
- Must have good references