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Senior Companion Program | Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development

1 Pinchot Ln., Athens, OH 45701

Eligibility

Serves housebound adults age 21 years and older with disabilities/health conditions or adults age 60 years and older. To volunteer as a Senior Companion: Serves residents of the service area age 55 years and older at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Required documents

None for service. Volunteers must provide photo ID proof of Income proof of auto insurance (if a driver).

Hours

Senior Companions serve an average of 15-40 hours per week.
(740) 594-8499

Voice - voice | Athens office

(740) 286-4918

Voice - voice | RSVP, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions

https://coadinc.org
[email protected]

Application process

Phone M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm for information.

Fees

No fee for service. Volunteers who meet income guidelines receive a small non-taxable stipend and mileage reimbursement.

Service area

Knox County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Holmes County, Ohio
Morrow County, Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Richland County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio

Description

Places older adults in the homes of housebound adults and elder individuals to provide companionship, support and tasks of daily living that are necessary to help their clients maintain independence. Services may include light housekeeping, assistance with grocery shopping, meal preparation, and support to family caregivers.

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211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Corporation For Ohio Appalachian Development

A coalition of 17 Community Action Agencies that provide community development, early childhood education, and senior services to a 30-county area.