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SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM | SENIOR SOLUTIONS

38 Pleasant Street, Springfield, VT 05156

Senior Companion Services Recipient: Adults Age 60 and Older or Adults Age 21 and Older with Disabilities; Volunteer Senior Companions: Adults Age 55 and Older with limited income and able to volunteer 20 hours a week
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm

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Free

North Thetford, Vermont
East Thetford, Vermont
Windham County, Vermont
Winhall, Vermont
Thetford Center, Vermont
Windsor County, Vermont
Readsboro, Vermont
Searsburg, Vermont
Thetford, Vermont

Description

Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals to serve one-on-one with frail elderly and other homebound persons who have difficulty completing everyday tasks. They might assist with grocery shopping, bill paying, and transportation to medical appointments, and alert doctors and family members to potential problems. Senior Companions also provide short periods of relief to primary caregivers. Availability may vary by region. Senior Companion volunteers receive orientation, ongoing training, a yearly physical exam, mileage reimbursement, and a tax-free stipend.

Last Assured

09/16/2025

Providing organization

SENIOR SOLUTIONS

Senior Solutions is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Windham and Windsor Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers.