Senior Companion Program
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Companions assist in a wide range of areas, including light meal prep, shopping, light household tasks, respite care and, most importantly, friendship. They also aid in helping clients to maintain happy, healthy, independent lives.
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The Senior Companion Program is a seniors helping seniors program serving Fresno and Madera counties. The intent of the program is to help seniors live independently for as long as possible with a companion to help them complete tasks that they cannot do on their own. There is no cost to clients who are in need of a companion.
Senior Companion volunteers must be at least 55 years of age and meet income requirements. All prospective companions must complete a background check, be fingerprinted, and have clearance to volunteer from their primary physician. Training to become a Senior Companion takes place twice a year. Applications in both English and Spanish are accepted and kept on file until training dates become available.
For more information or to learn more, please call us at (559) 498-6377.