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Grand Gateway EDA Americorps Senior Companions

Cause Area

  • People with Disabilities
  • Seniors
  • Women

Location

333 Oak StreetBig Cabin, OK 74332 United States

Website:

http://www.grandgateway.org
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Mission Statement

Established in 1974, the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program engages adults aged 55 and over to provide companionship and support to other adults in need of extra assistance to remain at home or in the community for as long as possible. AmeriCorps Seniors’ volunteers in the Senior Companion program serve with most of the volunteer service taking place in the homes of their clients. Among other activities, they provide companionship to ease loneliness and social isolation, assist with transportation and light chores, help to serve as eyes and ears to professionals who can intervene in the case of medical or other deterioration on the part of the clients, and give support to informal caregivers. While serving, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the Senior Companion Program improve their own lives by staying active and civically engaged. 

Description

Senior Companion Program Volunteers ( SCP) are people 55 years of age and over. They serve 15 hours per week helping an average of two elderly clients live independently in their own homes. Senior Companions receive pre-service orientation, training from the organization where they serve, supplemental insurance while on duty, and may qualify to earn a tax-free hourly stipend.

Senior Companions provide home visits and companionship to elders who are often struggling to remain living independently in their own residence rather than exist in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Members of SCP are advocates for the elderly who may suffer from chronic health conditions, be physically and/or emotionally disabled, or otherwise require the help of a caring and knowledgeable friend and advocate.
Volunteers also offer respite to family caregivers.

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