SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM | EVERYSTEP
Recruits and trains low-income individuals (55+) to provide supportive services to homebound adults who are also mainly seniors. SCP pays a tax free hourly stipend, mileage and meal reimbursement along with other benefits to those who qualify to be volunteers. According to federal guidelines volunteers must be lower-income individuals age 55 and older. Volunteers provide weekly peer to peer visits serving individuals who wish to maintain independence in their own home or assisted living facility. Volunteers provide companionship, social support, transportation, respite for family caregivers. Clients must have a regular weekly need and one time trips are not available. Volunteers do not assist with bathing, homemaking, meal prep or household repairs. Volunteers must work a minimum of 5 hours and can make $400 per month in stipend and other benefits.
Physical Address
1111 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Hours
Mon 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 7:45 am - 4:30 pm;
Fax
(515) 288-0437
Fax
(515) 558-9960
Voice
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Website
Application process
Call or email for services
Fee
Program is free to clients, Senior Companions can earn an hourly wage though a tax-free stipend
Required documents
Call or email for details
Eligibility
Senior Companions are age 55 and older, able to drive, have limited income (200% of poverty), can serve minimum of 5 hrs/wk and pass background checks
Languages
English
Service area
Marion County, Iowa Warren County, Iowa Lucas County, Iowa Pottawattamie County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa
Agency info
EVERYSTEP
Offers a variety of programs to help both children and adults.