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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

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.