SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM | CORPORATION FOR OHIO APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT

Senior Companion Program places an able adult (55+) with an older or disabled adult living in their home or apartment who could use someone to help with day to day activities. These may include errands, light housework, small meal preparation, or simply companionship. As a SCP volunteer you must be income eligible to participate. You will receive a small hourly stipend, mileage reimbursement, supplemental accident insurance, and paid time off. You must serve between 15-40 hours a week, summit to a background check, and a physical assessment. As a SCP client there are no financial barriers, just the need for companionship. A compatible SCP volunteer will be placed with the client once the needs are determined.

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211 Pathways

Physical Address

1 Pinchot Place, Athens, OH 45701

Hours

Varies.

Fax

(740) 592-5994

Application process

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or a client in Knox County, please contact Melissa Shamel at 740-856-7974 or by email at [email protected]. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer or a client in other counties, please contact Kirk Guisti at 330-987-7232 or by email at [email protected].

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Adults 55 and older, and must be income eligible to participate.

Agency info

CORPORATION FOR OHIO APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT

COAD is a private, non-profit community-based organization serving rural, mostly Appalachian, counties in eastern and southern Ohio. It is comprised of seventeen Community Action Agencies that serve a 30 county area. COAD has three major program divisions: Community Development, Early Care and Education and Senior Programs. COAD also offers scholarship assistance and leadership development opportunities.