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NYS OPWDD Senior Companion Program
ORGANIZATION: NYS OPWDD Senior Companion Program
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3 people are interested
The Senior Companion Program of the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities serves only adults with developmental disabilities. Through their special caring, Senior Companions provide needed support for adults with developmental disabilities so they can maintain or gain new levels of independence. The Senior Companions foster socialization,daily living skills, and integration into the neighborhoods.
As a companion to adults with developmental disabilities in the NYS OPWDD SCP, Senior Companions interact socially through leisure time activities and nurture each person's potential through activities of daily living.
Terms: Volunteer must be at least 55 years of age, Volunteer must meet income eligibility requirement
Benefits: Meals, Accident / Liability, Transportation Costs, Stipend, Training
Other Information Requested of Volunteers: Does the SC need transportation?
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About NYS OPWDD Senior Companion Program
Location:
44 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12229, US
Mission Statement
We help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives.
Description
Become a role model and friend to make a difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.
The Senior Companion Program of the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities serves only adults with developmental disabilities. Through their special caring, Senior Companions provide needed support for adults with developmental disabilities so they can maintain or gain new levels of independence. The Senior Companions foster socialization,daily living skills, and integration into the neighborhoods.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
n/aAlbany, NY 12229
DATE POSTED
March 28, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Must be able to work 15-40 hours per week
- Must be 55 years or older; volunteers must meet income eligibility levels to earn a stipend