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SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS | EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING

Foster Grandparents provide service to children with special needs in schools, Head Start or Health facilities. Volunteers who are age 55 and older and meet income guidelines agree to serve a minimum of 10 hours per week and receive a tax-free stipend of $4/hour and other benefits.

Senior Companion Program provides older adults with special needs assistance in their homes. Volunteers who are age 55 and older and meet income guidelines agree to serve a minimum of 10 hours per week and receive a tax-free stipend of $4/hour and other benefits.

Physical Address

4780 South 131st Street, Omaha, NE 68137

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;

Fax

(402) 444-6503

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Government issued identification from the state of Nebraska, proof of income, proof of auto insurance (if applicable)

Eligibility

For Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs, must be 55 years or older, pass a physical and background check, meet income guidelines, and serve a minimum of 10 hours per week; Ombudsman volunteers must be age 21 and older and enrolled through an application and screening process

Languages

English

Service area

Washington County, Nebraska Douglas County, Nebraska Dodge County, Nebraska Cass County, Nebraska Sarpy County, Nebraska

Agency info

EASTERN NEBRASKA OFFICE ON AGING

Area Agency on Aging.