Phelps County Senior Companions
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Senior Companions have assisted adults and their peers to maintain the independence they have worked for all their lives. Senior Companions are healthy, older adults (55 and over) who serve clients each week on a scheduled basis. They can serve from as little as 15 hours per week to as much as 40 hours per week depending upon need. They receive 40 hours of orientation initially before receiving an assignment and then 4 hours per month training thereafter. They also receive a tax-free stipend and mileage reimbursement. Monies received from the program by law do not count as income. The program is designed to benefit qualified persons age 55 and over without jeopardizing social security, disability and any other assistance currently received. Each volunteer is covered under a limited liability policy and must complete a background check before being assigned.
Assistance provided includes: * Be a friend * Give you a ride to the doctor, store, beauty or barber shop * Pick up your groceries * Do crafts with you * Go for short walks * Prepare light meals * Fold laundry * Tidy your cupboards or refrigerator * Do some dusting * Make the bed * Help with your hair or nails * Make phone calls for you or help with bills and forms * Keep you company * Help you get acquainted * Provide respite service for caregivers.
200 N Main, Ste 308
Rolla, Missouri 65401
(573) 458-6180
Yvonne Leuthauser, Director: yleuthauser.scp@gmail.com