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Senior Companion Program offered by WA-ID Volunteer Center

Senior Companion Program offered by WA-ID Volunteer Center

Seniors aged 55 and older, who are active and still driving, are matched with older seniors who no longer drive and need assistance with doctor's visits, shopping, and/or simply companionship. It is not home health nor housekeeping. The program enables older seniors living alone to stay in their homes longer, reduces loneliness, and fosters long-lasting friendships. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Physical Address

1424 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501

Hours

M-Th, 9am-5pm.

Application process

Apply online or by calling to become a client or a senior companion volunteer. Background checks are done on all senior companion volunteers. For volunteer opportunities, email Jeanette Wheaton at volunteer@wivc.org.

Fee

None. The program pays a stipend, mileage reimbursement, and other perks.

Eligibility

Seniors 55 and older or adults of any age with a disability. Clients cannot be living in assisted living or nursing home.

Service area

Garfield, WA
Latah, ID
Nez Perce, ID
Asotin, WA

Agency info

WA-ID Volunteer Center

The Senior Companion program is where seniors aged 55 and above (trained and well-vetted) make weekly visits to seniors or other individuals with disabilities. Senior Companions provide companionship, rides to doctors, grocery shopping, and other errands, or simply friendship. The service is free of charge to clients. The Senior Companions are paid a stipend and mileage reimbursement.