SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

481 Summer Street, Suite 101, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Eligibility

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

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

(802) 748-5182

Voice

(802) 473-4998

Fax

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Helpline

https://www.nekcouncil.org

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone

Fees

Free

Service area

Essex County, Vermont
Orleans 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

01/31/2025

What's Here

Senior Companion Program

Providing organization

NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging 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 Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex 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.