Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The individuals and families served by the Senior Companion Program benefit from assistance with day to day activities in order to remain at home. Help may include assistance with shopping or essential errands, preparing a meal together, help with reading mail, transportation to medical appointments, and most importantly, provide caring companionship on a regular basis. Companions also provide a lifeline for caregivers struggling to keep a loved one with dementia or other serious illness at home through much needed respite. The social connection to their community is the key to successful independent living.

Senior Companion volunteers must be age 60 or better and live on a limited income. Training is provided for new volunteers on an ongoing basis with other volunteers from your area. Benefits include hourly stipend, liability/ accident insurance, transportation and meals reimbursement.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Senior Companion Program of NH

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (55+) We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Errand Running / Shopping Companionship Volunteers will work with the following groups People with Disabilities Men Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Govt Aid Recipients Women Low-income / Poverty

Contact Person: Renee Boles, Senior Companion Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

P.O. Box 1016 Concord, NH 03302-1016

Directions:

Volunteers are assigned to individuals or families living in communities throughout NH.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

Miscellaneous Information

Please list social issues addressed that might not have been previously checked.
	Independent Living, Respite Care
Give minimum age for this opportunity (when unaccompanied by an adult).
	60
Will you accept any youth between ages 12-17 if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Will you accept youth under 12 for this opportunity if accompanied by an adult?
	No
Does this opportunity require specific skills?
	Yes
Can this opportunity be performed from the volunteer's home?
	No
Is this opportunity's site wheelchair accessible?
	No