Senior Companion Program - An AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Program offered at Homage Senior Services
Senior Companion Program - An AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Program offered at Homage Senior Services
Volunteer-senior-based program. Volunteers 55 and over visit or call other seniors to offer companionship, transportation, respite support for caregivers, thru activity support such as walking partner, lunch buddy, playing cards, accompanying on outings, and organization support. Clients requesting a volunteer are 60 and older or are an adult of any age with a disability. Clients must live in their own homes or apartments in Snohomish County or King County. Wait time depends on volunteer availability. The wait time to be matched with a volunteer can be 2 to 18 months.
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Physical Address
5026 196th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Call or go to the Homage website to request an application.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Must live in own home or apt. Volunteers must be 55 and up, meet income eligibility criteria, pass background checks, complete training, and be willing to serve at least 8 hours per week.
Service area
Snohomish, WA
Agency info
Homage Senior Services
A private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote independence, preserve dignity, and enhance the quality of life through the provision of services for older adults and people with disabilities.