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13 people are interested
Friendly Senior Volunteers Needed-Pierce & Kitsap Counties
ORGANIZATION: Senior Companion Program-LCSNW
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13 people are interested
Great Volunteer Opportunity
Make friends, have fun and help seniors with simple tasks. You’ll make a big difference by helping people maintain their independence. This is volunteering, not caregiving. Volunteers must be 55 or older, low income, serve 15 hrs/wk and live in Pierce or Kitsap Counties. Drivers are especially needed. Benefits include hourly tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. For information call Julie at Lutheran Community Services, Senior Companion Volunteer Program, (253)722-5686.
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About Senior Companion Program-LCSNW
Location:
Lutheran Community Services NW - SCP, 223 North Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98403, US
Mission Statement
Senior Companions (touch the lives of adults who need extra assistance to live independently in their own homes or communities. They serve frail older adults, adults with disabilities, those with terminal illnesses, and offer respite for caregivers. They assist their adult clients in basic but essential ways:
- Offering companionship and friendship to isolated and frail adults;
- Assisting with simple chores;
- Providing transportation; and
- Adding richness to their clients' lives.
Senior Companions are individuals age 55 or over who want to help adults with special need remain independent and living in their own home.
Description
To participate in the Senior Companions program, volunteers must be 55 or over and be able to serve between 15 and 40 hours a week.
Benefits: Senior Companions make connections with other adults and know they are making significant contributions to their lives. In addition, they receive the following:
- Pre-service and monthly training sessions
- Reimbursement for transportation;
- Some meals during service;
- An annual physical;
- Accident and liability insurance while on duty; and
- Income-eligible Senior Companions also receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lutheran Community Services NW - SCP223 North Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98403
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 15 hours per week
- Must be low-income. Pass: a physical, fingerprint and other background checks. Drivers preferred.