SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
143 Maple Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Voice - Toll-Free | Senior Helpline
By Telephone
Bennington County, Vermont
Rutland County, 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
05/20/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) 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 Bennington and Rutland 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. SVCOA also serves as the umbrella agency for Green Mountain RSVP with offices in Bennington, Springfield, and Brattleboro.