CSS is currently in the process of recruiting Senior Companion Volunteers. The Senior Companion Program (SCP) provides opportunities for income eligible individuals aged 55+ to serve adults with special needs. These Senior Companions provide high quality and reliable personal support to homebound adults, primarily the frail, elderly experiencing difficulties with activities of daily living.
The intended number is 45 volunteers served by the Senior Companion Program. The Senior Companion program is a program that strives to improve the quality of life of two different beneficiaries: The Senior Companions themselves and the clients that they serve.
Active, healthy seniors have the opportunity to be contributing members of our community. As a result, their overall quality of life is better and their overall health is better. They also receive a tax free stipend that increases their income level anywhere from 20-50%. This enables the companions to become more financially independent and less reliant on community resources. The clients have the benefit of assistance with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation. Another important part is the companionship. Without social interaction, many seniors can quickly become forgotten, isolated members of our society. If they do not have friends or family that can take them to their previous activities like church and other social groups that they once participated in, they are all too often forgotten. The Senior Companion Program helps keep homebound seniors connected to the community. We have several companions that take their clients with them to VAN or to the Midland Senior Center and the Southeast Senior Center that CSS manages. This is a great opportunity for both clients and companions to make new friends and participate in activities like table games, congregate meals and exercise classes.
If you know of someone interested in becoming a Senior Companion, call Jannee Banner, at 689-6693!
The intended number is 45 volunteers served by the Senior Companion Program. The Senior Companion program is a program that strives to improve the quality of life of two different beneficiaries: The Senior Companions themselves and the clients that they serve.
Active, healthy seniors have the opportunity to be contributing members of our community. As a result, their overall quality of life is better and their overall health is better. They also receive a tax free stipend that increases their income level anywhere from 20-50%. This enables the companions to become more financially independent and less reliant on community resources. The clients have the benefit of assistance with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation. Another important part is the companionship. Without social interaction, many seniors can quickly become forgotten, isolated members of our society. If they do not have friends or family that can take them to their previous activities like church and other social groups that they once participated in, they are all too often forgotten. The Senior Companion Program helps keep homebound seniors connected to the community. We have several companions that take their clients with them to VAN or to the Midland Senior Center and the Southeast Senior Center that CSS manages. This is a great opportunity for both clients and companions to make new friends and participate in activities like table games, congregate meals and exercise classes.
If you know of someone interested in becoming a Senior Companion, call Jannee Banner, at 689-6693!
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ReplyDeleteSenior Companions provide one-on-one support for adults with developmental disabilities. They encourage an environment of companionship and friendship where people with disabilities can develop and achieve greater independence and integration. Thanks a lot.
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