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Senior Volunteer Programs | Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

4780 South 131st Street, Omaha, NE 68137

Eligibility

For Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs, must be 55 years or older, pass a 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

Required documents

Government issued identification from the state of Nebraska, proof of income, proof of auto insurance (if applicable)
(402) 444-6536

Voice - Main Phone

www.enoa.org

Application process

Call for information

Fees

None

Service area

Washington County, NE
Sarpy County, NE
Douglas County, NE
Cass County, NE
Dodge County, NE

Description

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.

Providing organization

Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging

Area Agency on Aging.