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Volunteer – Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Federal
This program offers you volunteer opportunities to help older adults with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. You may volunteer to help with short-term care, nonmedical personal care, and social activities. To volunteer as a Senior Companion, you must be age 55 or older and want to share your experience and compassion to help someone stay independent.
About this program
If you are age 55 or older, this program can help you volunteer in your community. You can provide help and friendship to older adults with physical, mental, or emotional impairments. Services may include short-term care help, nonmedical personal care, and social activities. If you volunteer, you may get a stipend and other benefits.
How do I volunteer?
To get more information on how to volunteer, visit the program website. You can also use the AmeriCorps Senior Pathfinder tool to learn about opportunities for seniors with AmeriCorps.
Categories
Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
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