Senior Companion volunteers give support and friendship to frail older adults who are struggling to stay independent. SCP volunteers visit the homes of older individuals who can benefit from the company of another older adult.
Companions stay for up to four hours per visit.
They serve as friends and advisors to the older adults they visit regularly. They talk with their clients about the news of the day, share stories about family, play cards, read mail, listen to the radio, or perhaps watch television. Some Companions help their clients run errands or go grocery shopping. Others prefer to simply visit and be a friend. Senior Companions also serve in adult day care facilities and other community settings.