Senior Companion Program
Senior Companions are healthy older adults who help other adults live
independently. Senior Companions provide support to family caregivers.
They assist with grocery shopping and other daily tasks necessary to
maintain independence.
Without the help of Senior Companions, many older adults would not be able to
continue to live at home and would need more expensive, less personal care.
Senior Companions provide encouragement and companionship to their clients.
Some examples of things a Senior Companion can do are; transporting
client to medical appointments, reading books, letter writing, going shopping,
medication reminders, visiting.
You don't need medical or technical skills to be a Senior Companion. All
you need to know is how to be a friend.
Senior Companions offer adults contact with the world outside of their homes
and make lives less lonely. Along the way Senior Companions find out
that few things feel as good as knowing you're needed.
Eligibility
Senior Companions must be:
- 60 years of age or older
- Can volunteer an average of 20 hours a week
- Have limited income
- Drive their own car
- Love to help other adults
Benefits
- $2.65/ hour tax-free, monthly stipend
- Meal reimbursements, paid holidays and sick leave
- Recognition events
- Pre-service and on-going training
- An annual physical examination
- The joy of helping others live on their own.
Contact Information
Phone: 801-451-3377
E-mail: shawnan@daviscountyutah.gov
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