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Senior Companion Program

Agency: 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.
Contact Information:

Main Phone:

(515) 558-9957

Fax:

(515) 558-9960

Main:
SeniorComp@EveryStep.org

Website:
www.everystep.org

Location(s):

EveryStep Care and Support Services
Main Phone: (515) 288-1516
Fax: (515) 288-0437
1111 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
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Organization Information:

Agency: EveryStep

Languages Available: English

Fees: Program is free to clients. Senior Companions can earn an hourly wage though a tax-free stipend.

Intake: Call (515) 558-9957 or email us at SeniorComp@everystep.org

Eligibility: Senior Companions are 55+, able to drive, have limited income (200% of poverty), can serve minimum of 5 hrs/wk and pass background checks

Documents Required: Call for details

Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45 am-4:30 pm by appointment only
Areas Served:

Warren County

Polk County

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- Senior Corps Volunteer Programs
- Friendly Visiting
- Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
- Adult In Home Respite Care

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